Spinal Disorders - Thoracic Spondylosis, Disc Disease
Thoracic spondylosis, or disc degeneration, is the narrowing of the disc between vertebrae. Spondylosis in the thoracic region of the spine is a condition that occurs in older patients. As disc degeneration occurs, a variety of symptoms begin to appear. Pain in the mid-section, including the chest and upper abdominal is common. Other signs of thoracic spondylosis may include muscle weakness and tingling.
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The Neurosciences Institute spine specialists offer patients with thoracic spondylosis a number of diagnostic and treatment options. Although symptoms and a physical examination may show signs of thoracic spondylosis, specialists of the Neurosciences Institute may suggest imaging tests be performed to confirm a diagnosis of thoracic spondylosis. These can include a neck or spinal X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or myelograms all of which trained medical professionals are experts at performing.
For the non-surgical treatment of thoracic spondylosis, a multidisciplinary approach is typically used involving physical therapy, pain management, and physiatry. If surgery is required, expert neurosurgeons of the Neurosciences Institute are specifically trained in treating thoracic spondylosis.
