Patient Information Resources Spine Institute Glendale Adventist Medical Center 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401B Glendale, CA 91206 Ph: (818) 863-4444

INFORMATION ABOUT: Spine - Cervical Spine - General Spine - Lumbar Spine - Thoracic View Web RX Copyright Statement Patient Education Disclaimer		« Back My mother just came back from the doctor's office. She says she has a "giant" herniated disc in the middle of her back. Is she exaggerating or is this a real medical term? Giant herniated thoracic disc (HTD) is a real term used to describe a disc that is taking up at least 40 percent of the spinal canal. There is a real danger of spinal cord injury with this type of disc problem. Surgery is often advised. Results vary depending on the size and location of the disc problem. References: « Back *Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic. All content provided by eORTHOPOD® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission.