Title of article :
A Rare Scenario of Acute Traumatic Thoracic Disc Herniation and Review of the Literature
Author/Authors :
Rahimizadeh ، Abolfazl Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Malekmohammadi ، Zahed Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Williamson ، Walter Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Amizadeh ، Mahan Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background and Importance: Sequestrated thoracic disc herniation after a traumatic event without an apparent spinal fracture or dislocation is an extremely rare scenario. Case Presentation: Evaluation of an elderly female with acute paraparesis secondary to a fall down to the ground revealed a right-sided extruded disc at the level of T10-T11. At 6-month follow-up, she made a dramatic recovery following an appropriate surgical intervention. Conclusion: With occurrence of acute paraparesis following a traumatic event, MRI of the vertebral column is necessary, even in the absence of tomographic evidence of fracture-dislocation
Keywords :
Thoracic spine , Thoracic disc , Transthoracic , Transfacet , Traumatic disc
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery
