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Surgical treatment of t1-2 disc herniation with t1 radiculopathy: a case report with review of the literature.
Son, Eun-Seok; Lee, Sang-Hun; Park, So-Young; Kim, Ki-Tack; Kang, Chul-Hyung; Cho, Seong-Woo.
Affiliation
  • Son ES; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Asian Spine J ; 6(3): 199-202, 2012 Sep.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22977700
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of intervertebral disc herniation (IDH) of the thoracic spine is rare compared to the cervical or lumbar spine. In particular, IDH of the upper thoracic spine is extremely rare. We report the case of T1-2 IDH and its treatment, with a literature review. A 37-year-old male patient visited our hospital due to radiating pain at the left upper extremity and weakness of grip power. In cervical spine magnetic resonance images, T1-2 disc space showed herniated disc material and compressed T1 root was identified. Laminoforaminotomy was performed with a posterior approach. The radiating pain and weakness of grip power improved immediately after the surgery. Of patients who show radiating pain or numbness at the medial aspect of forearm, or weakness of intrinsic muscle of hand, can be suspected to have T1 radiculopathy. A detailed physical examination and a radiologic evaluation including this area should be required for the T1 radiculopathy.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Risk_factors_studies Language: En Journal: Asian Spine J Year: 2012 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Risk_factors_studies Language: En Journal: Asian Spine J Year: 2012 Document type: Article