Matterhorn sign

Last revised by Mostafa Elfeky on 4 Oct 2023

The Matterhorn sign is a descriptive sign for a calcified disc herniation that impales the dural sac and sometimes the cord, typically located in the thoracic spine.

History and etymology

This sign is named after one of the most iconic mountains in the Alps: the Matterhorn.

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