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Unusual Thoracic disc disease & Conus Compression. Mr.Manoj Krishna. Mch orth,FRCS mr.Shailesh Hadgaonkar . MS orth,DOrth,FCPS Spinal Unit, UHNT, Stockton On Tees. In brief:. 44 yr /F Reffered by GP on urgent basis
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Unusual Thoracic disc disease & Conus Compression Mr.Manoj Krishna. Mchorth,FRCSmr.ShaileshHadgaonkar. MS orth,DOrth,FCPSSpinal Unit, UHNT, Stockton On Tees
In brief: • 44 yr /F • Reffered by GP on urgent basis • Sudden development of difficulty in walking, pain in mid back , Urinary distribance
MRI Evaluation D10-11 Compression Large disc prolapse at D10-11
On Cross Sections-Axial Image AXIAl MR AXIAL CT
MR & CT Calcified disc+Osteophyte Calcified Mass
Outcome & Message • Post op, she improved significantly. • Neurologic , urinary improvement & back pain reduced, she is back to work • Message : Thoracic disc protrusions through rare, can be diagnosed late. Check for a sensory level on trunk in all cases