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How rare is a C2/C3 disc herniation? Should I see a neurologist or ortho?

I just had a cervical MRI for numbness/pain in shoulder, head, neck and arms with dull headaches being a more common thing these days. I also have some weakness in my arms and hands.

After getting my results, I have read that some issues with upper cervical spine C2 - C3 can effect your hearing. I was surprised reading that because my  hearing has been getting bad for a while now but the past 6 months it seems to have really sped up with the loss - i was even researching ENTs in the area for testing the week prior.  I also have an occasional "clicking/ticking" sound that happens makes me think of Morse code.  I never put the issues together.

My MRI results are below.  My Pain Mgmt sent me for the MRI test I am planning on seeing a neuro doctor or ortho-spine specialist.  

I also read that a C2/C3 disc herniation is extremely rare..... is this true?  I can't seem to find much on it so it seems to be.

MRI -  Examination demonstrates slight reversal of the normal cervical lordosis.  No evidence of fracture,  dislocation,  or bone destruction.   The facet joints demonstrate mortal alignment.

C 2-3 level, a central subligamentous disc herniation is noted with thecal sac compression

C 3-4 level, annular bulging is noted with thecal sac compression

C 4-5 level, and disc osteophyte complex is noted superimposed upon annular bulging with thecal sac compression

C 5-6 level, and disc osteophyte complex is noted superimposed upon annular bulging with thecal sac compression and right foraminal stenosis

C 6-7 level, and central subligamentous disc herniation is noted with thecal sac compression
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