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Rarely, surgery is necessary for neck pain. For example, if a disc has ruptured and is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord, an operation may be required for significant pain relief. This is usually a last resort and only if symptoms are not improving or are getting worse over time.
Fortunately, your answers do not suggest a condition for which surgery is likely to be recommended.
| Last updated: | May 04, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | LeWine, Howard MD |
| Editors: | Rademaekers, Ed |
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