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Surgical Treatment of T1-2 Disc Herniation with T1 Radiculopathy: A case Report with Review of the Literature

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Author(s)
Eun-Seok SonSang-Hun LeeSo-Young ParkKi-Tack KimChul-Hyung KangSeong-Woo Cho
Keimyung Author(s)
Son, Eun SeokKang, Chul Hyung
Department
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
Journal Title
Asian Spine Journal
Issued Date
2012
Volume
6
Issue
3
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 gri p 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 gri p 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.
Key Words: Thoracic Vertebrae, Intervertebral Disc, Radiculopathy, Laminotomy
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
손은석
강철형
Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Eun-Seok Son et al. (2012). Surgical Treatment of T1-2 Disc Herniation with T1 Radiculopathy: A case Report with Review of the Literature. Asian Spine Journal, 6(3), 199–202. doi: 10.4184/asj.2012.6.3.199
Type
Article
ISSN
1976-1902
DOI
10.4184/asj.2012.6.3.199
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/35129
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1. School of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
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