Abstract
Herniated thoracic discs are uncommon. Although uncommon, their potential for spinal cord damage makes them an important cause of backache. History and examination may be unhelpful, and even misleading. A diagnostic clue is disc space calcification on plain radiographs. Diagnosis can be confirmed by myelography or CT scanning. Cord compression can be prevented by surgery, which carries a low risk. Herniated thoracic disc should be remembered as a cause of backache in view of its serious, but treatable nature.
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