Thoracic HNP

Thoracic Disc Herniation leads to Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome

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 […]

Disc Herniations in the National Football League

Gray, Benjamin L. MD; Buchowski, Jacob M. MD, MS; Bumpass, David B. MD; Lehman, Ronald A. Jr. MD; Mall, Nathan A. MD; Matava, Matthew J. MD Spine . 38(38):1934–1938, 15 October 2013. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182a67678 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database. Objective. To determine the overall incidence, location, and type of disc […]