What can cause thoracic spinal stenosis and moderate disc protrusion?
Patient: I ve been diagnosed with mild thoracic spinal stenosis.Moderate disc protrusion that compresses the ventral spinal cord. This was due to an accident at work.I fell on my back while trying to get over a 4.5 ft. fence. I m currently trying to receive compensation for the injury. My employers want me to prove that this was the cause of my condition. Is there anything that you could offer that would help me prove that this indeed was the causes of my condition. Doctor: Hi,  I understand your concern and would explain that there is nothing to prove that your condition was due to the accident, besides a previous spine CT scan or MRI in order to compare them.   Anyway, usually traumas are associated to other fractures in the vertebral bones. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist