Herniated discs happen when the rubber like disc between your vertebrae crack open and allows the inner fluid to leak into the spinal canal. The least common area in the spine to get a herniated disc is in the thoracic region of the spine. Occasionally a thoracic herniated disc may occur.
Symptoms of a thoracic herniated disc depends on the location of the damaged disc. If there is a herniated disc in the upper region of your thoracic spine, numbness and tingling may be experienced in the arms or hands. If there is a herniated disc in the lower region of the thoracic spine there may be tingling and numbness radiating into your buttocks or leg. Symptoms such as these need to be addresses with a medical professional such a Board Certified Neurosurgeon.
At Florida Surgery Consultants our doctors are here to answer any questions you may have. Scheduling a consultation with one of our spine surgeons can help you get the answers you want such as treatment options. This will help you make an informed decision about the treatment plans you may want to do for your spinal care needs.
Causes of a Thoracic Herniated Disc
The most common areas where herniated discs occur is the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine. Thoracic herniated discs rarely occur due to this region of the spine not moving. There are several factors that may cause a herniated disc in the thoracic region of the spine. One of the most common is a spine injury from a car accident. Other reasons why there may be a a damaged disc in this region is bad posture or bad form from weightlifting.
Thoracic Herniated Disc Treatment
Conservative therapy may help but it tough due to there not being movement in the thoracic region of your spine. An MRI scan is recommended to see where the herniation is and also to see how bad the herniation is. At Florida Surgery Consultants we can offer decompression surgery to remove the herniated area of the disc.
If you are diagnosed with a Herniated disc in the thoracic region of your spine, contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our Board Certified Spine Surgeons.