Cervicothoracic Junction Disc Herniation: Case Series and Review of Literature

Cervicothoracic junction disc herniations are rare. Degeneration at this level is rare due to the distinct biomechanical characteristics between the cervical spine and thoracic spine. In this article, we present three patients with a C7-T1 disc herniation, and we review the literature on this rare disease. We find that most patients present with neck pain, hand grip weakness, and a C8 radiculopathy that mostly resolves with surgery. We review the impact of the unique biomechanics of the area and the length of the neck on the degeneration at the C7-T1 level.