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      Thoracolumbar disc narrowing (TID)


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      • View:
        Lateral
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      • Defining characteristics:
        Narrowing or collapse of a disc space in the thoracolumbar spine

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Intervertebral disc extrusion, positional artifact
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      • Helpful additional data:
        Has the patient been dragging their rear feet or is there nail wear on the toes? Has there been a change in the gait? Is the patient ambulatory? Does the patient appear painful in the abdomen due to referred pain?

      • Commonly associated diagnostics:
        A thorough neurologic evaluation should be done. Consider *SignalCare MDB in advance of medical or surgical therapy.

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Discuss analgesia and cage confinement vs surgical options.

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Based on treatment, cage rest vs surgery

       

      *SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound