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High thoracic disc prolapse in a rugby player: the first reported case
1Department of Neurosurgery, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Traumatic thoracic disc prolapse is uncommon, particularly above the T3 level. This case report details a rare T1-T2 disc prolapse resulting from a rugby injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Traumatic thoracic disc prolapse is a rare condition, especially in the upper thoracic spine.
- Injuries to the thoracic intervertebral discs can result from significant trauma.