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An unusual ossified thoracic disc herniation

H Baba1, S Imura

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukui Medical School, Japan.

International Orthopaedics
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

An unusual case of ossified thoracic disc herniation was observed in a 69-year-old man. Surgical decompression led to patient improvement, highlighting a rare spinal pathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Thoracic disc herniations are rare, and ossified herniations are even rarer.
  • Ossification of the intervertebral disc can lead to significant spinal canal compromise.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male presented with symptoms attributed to a large, ossified thoracic disc herniation at the T8-T9 level.
  • The herniated disc mass completely occupied the spinal canal, causing significant compression.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed the presence of mature bone tissue within the herniated disc material.
  • The ossified disc material was surgically removed via a posterolateral decompression approach.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering ossified disc herniations in the differential diagnosis of thoracic spinal stenosis.
  • Successful surgical decompression can lead to significant neurological improvement in patients with this rare condition.

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