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why cant they operate?
I have a spinal cord syrinxin c5=6, it is over half of my spinal canal. i also have disc degeneration. and a lower back bulging disc. it was discovered in a 2004 car accident. previously i had no back/neck problems. now im getting shooting pain, numbness in hands/feet is starting to feel funny. the neurosurgeon says he wont touch it or dare try to operate on it. Why is this? i read stories of people who had surgeries such as mine.
thank you. yes, it does mention chiari malformaion on my medical history after the accident. i appreciate your feedback.
It's probably too dangerous. If you want another opinion, I would get one from a neurosurgeon who specializes in chiari malformations.
It may be that the surgeon believes that the risks of surgery (possible paralysis, other complications) outweigh its benefits. Not all conditions such as this are the same. Some can be operated on with very minimal risks, others are inoperable.
If you have doubts as to whether your spine can be operated on, you could opt for a second opinion from another neurologist.
If you have doubts as to whether your spine can be operated on, you could opt for a second opinion from another neurologist.
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