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- Thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are uncommon injuries, primarily linked to trauma but can occur from other causes.
- A case is presented where spontaneous TDHs resulted from tobacco use and COVID-19, leading to sudden paraplegia.
- The review discusses the risks associated with spontaneous TDHs and explores how COVID-19 might contribute to their development.
Article Abstract
Thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are very rare. While most common in the setting of trauma, other etiologies have been documented. Here, we present a case of spontaneous TDHs in the setting of tobacco abuse and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causing acute paraplegia. We review spontaneous TDHs, associated risk factors, and the possible role of COVID-19 in the pathophysiology.
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