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Thoracic Disk Herniation

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Disk herniation is a condition in which the intervertebral disk is injured and its contents are bulging or protruding into the spinal canal.

MRI of thoracic spine showing disc herniation
normal MRI of thoracic spine - cross section view
MRI of thoracic spine showing disc herniation - cross section
 Thoracic Disk Herniation  
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