hurt at work

C3-4 c4-c5 and c-6c-7 disk are degenerated
C4-5 mild broad disk oesteophyte complex mildlcompressing ventral tube
C5-c-6 same as above
C6-c7 small central disk protrusion
There's a minor anterior oesteophyte forming at c5c6


My left pink finger gets numb daily had 6 months physical therapy no relief  epedrial shots also workman comp doc says I'm 5% disabled??

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, the report that you have mentioned describes a diffuse degeneration of the cervical spine and does not describe any pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots and conservative management with rest (you could try wearing a cervical collar), physical therapy and pain management is advisable at this stage. If the numbness is limited to the pinky finger, it is less likely to be related to the cervical spine and more likely due to a local pathology in the hand. It is best advised to consult an orthopedician/ neurologist and a pain management specialist for appropriate management.
Hope this helps.

Take care!