Purpose A transthoracic anterior or lateral approach for giant thoracic disc herniations is a
complex operation which requires optimal exposure and maximal visualisation. Traditional …

OBJECTIVE Thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are a challenging pathology. A variety of
surgical techniques have been used to achieve spinal cord decompression. This series …

Thoracic herniated disks are relatively rare. They account for approximately 2% of all
intervertebral herniated disks in large series. Traditional surgery via laminectomy has …

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study is to present our experience in the surgical
treatment of calcified thoracic herniated disc disease via a transthoracic approach in the …

This video depicts the removal of an intradural thoracic disc herniation through a purely
transdural approach. Thoracic disc herniations are rare, and less than 5% are intradural …

Background Thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is a rare condition with severe neurological
sequelae. Surgical management is still a matter of debate and challenging. Method We …

Thoracic spine pathologies pose a clinical and management dilemma to spine surgeons.
Varied disease spectrum, varied clinical pre sentation, multiple treatment and surgical …