High Thoracic Disc Herniation Causing Horner Syndrome with the Intraoperative Finding of Conjoined Nerve Root
Amit K Bhandutia1, Zachary Zuzek2, Matthew J Schessler1
1Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (A.K.B., M.J.S., and D.T.A.) and Neurosurgery (N.D.T.), Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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|December 16, 2017
Summary
High thoracic disc herniation is rare but can cause arm pain and Horner syndrome. Early diagnosis and awareness of nerve root anomalies are crucial for successful surgical decompression.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- High thoracic disc herniation is an uncommon condition.
- It can present with symptoms mimicking other neurological disorders.
