title: Thoracic radiculopathy.
abstract: Thoracic radiculopathy represents an uncommon spinal disorder that is frequently overlooked in the evaluation of spinal pain syndromes. Degenerative disc disease and diabetes mellitus may frequently cause radiculopathy at the thoracic level. Electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging are useful in the evaluation of radiculopathy and thoracic spinal pain syndromes. Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a procedure that may be used in the treatment of thoracic spinal pain syndromes. Surgical intervention for thoracic radiculopathy usually is reserved for patients with progressive myelopathy and neurologic compromise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, B401 West Fee Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. dokroc@msn.com
authors.forename: Ryan C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: Michael T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Andary
authors.forename: Randolph B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DeLano
mesh_terms: D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae