Thoracic myelopathy happens when the spinal cord in the mid-back region becomes compressed, affecting signals below the level of compression. It can develop gradually from disc herniation or degenerative changes. An MRI may show changes in the thoracic spinal cord consistent with compression. Finding thoracic myelopathy early may allow for surgical decompression before permanent neurological damage occurs.
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