I slipped on ice earlier this week and jerked my neck; I have been having terrible neck pain since then. I went to the ER and had a cat scan. The results said the following and I didn t know what this means or what kind of doctor I need to follow up with: CT Cervical Spine. No acute C-spine fracture appreciated. Paracentral disk protrusion c3/c4 with moderate central canal narrowing noted. Diffuse bulge C4/C5- this in conjunction with osteopathic ridging results in mild to moderate central canal narrowing. Degenerative arthritis. No subluxation. Straightening of C-spine, perhaps spasm. Do I need to see a doctor right away about this or can it wait?
Hi, Yes, you should consult a neurosurgeon straightway. You are suffering from cervical PIED which is causing nerve symptoms due to the protrusion of disc. You may require surgery on the basis of your findings n need an urgent MRI for that.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.