Thoracic Disc Herniation leads to Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome

Post on December 18, 2013 by André Broussard, D.C.

Demonstrated by Diffusion.Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWI): A Case Report and Literature Review

Jacques Reynolds, D.O
The Spine Journal
Available online 16 November 2013 In Press

Acute thoracic disc herniation with cord contact but without canal stenosis is able to disrupt blood flow to the cord leading to anterior spinal artery distribution ischemia. This case represents the first demonstrated use of Diffusion.Weighted Imaging in diagnosing this very rare cause of anterior spinal artery ischemia.

Journal Reference:  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1529943013017208

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