- Thoracic Herniated Disc Diagnosis - Spine-health
Diagnosis of a thoracic herniated disc involves a physical exam, imaging tests (MRI, CT), and neurological assessments to evaluate the symptoms
- Thoracic Disc Herniation - Spine - Orthobullets
Thoracic Disc Herniations are rare, causes of midline back pain and sensory changes around the rib cage Diagnosis is made with MRI studies of the thoracic spine Treatment is usually activity modification, physical therapy, and pain management Surgical management is indicated in patients with persistent pain or progressive neurological symptoms
- Herniated Thoracic Disc - Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
A herniated thoracic disc is a serious condition where material form the disc compresses the spinal cord or nerves in the mid-back and chest Symptoms can include mid-back or chest pain, leg weakness, numbness, walking issues, or bladder changes
- Thoracic Disc Herniation Symptoms - Spine-health
Pain is the most common symptom of a thoracic herniated disc and may be isolated to the upper back or radiate in a dermatomal (single nerve root) pattern Thoracic back pain may be exacerbated when coughing or sneezing
- Thoracic Herniated Disc: Symptoms, Diagnosis, And More
Diagnosing a thoracic herniated disc requires a combination of clinical evaluation and imaging studies Symptoms such as mid-back pain, radiating discomfort, or neurological deficits can indicate a herniation
- Herniated Thoracic Disc | University of Maryland Medical Center
When a herniated disc occurs in the thoracic spine it can be extremely serious In some cases, the first sign of the herniated disc is paralysis below the waist
- Ortho Globe | Thoracic Disc Herniation
Thoracic disc herniation primarily results from degenerative changes in the spine Over time, the intervertebral discs experience wear and tear, leading to: • Disc dehydration and loss of elasticity, making them more prone to herniation • Small tears in the annulus fibrosus, allowing disc material to protrude
- Thoracic Herniated Disc: Symptoms and Treatment - HealthCentral
Thanks to the rigidity of the thoracic spine and the size of thoracic vertebrae, a thoracic herniated disc is a lot less likely to happen than a lumbar (lower back) or cervical (neck)
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