Thoracic Disc Herniation Treatment
Modern treatment of thoracic spine herniation
Thoracic spinal disc herniations require specialized techniques. With 12 years of expert experience, offering safe and effective treatment through 6mm incision.
Treatment Features
Overview
Thoracic disc herniation is a type of herniation occurring between vertebrae in the chest region. Herniations in this area require specialized surgical expertise due to the sensitive anatomical structures in the thoracic region. Safe treatment provided with 12 years of experience.
What is Thoracic Disc Herniation?
Thoracic disc herniation is disc herniation occurring between vertebrae in the chest cage region (T1-T12). Herniations in this area require specialized surgical approach due to the presence of ribs and chest cage. Thoracic disc herniation typically occurs with age and rarely requires emergency surgery.
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment Methods
With 12 years of experience in thoracic disc herniation treatment, conservative treatment is tried first. If surgery is necessary, specialized techniques are used through 6mm incision.
Assessment
Diagnosis made through detailed examination and imaging
Conservative Treatment
Medication, physical therapy, and rest applied
Surgical Planning
If necessary, most appropriate surgical approach selected through 6mm incision
Surgical Treatment
Herniation removed with minimally invasive techniques
Advantages of Modern Treatment
Conservative Priority
Most patients recover without surgery
Minimally Invasive
Surgery through 6mm incision when necessary
Expert Approach
Surgeon with 12 years of experience understanding complex anatomy
Safe Technique
Critical structures preserved
Effective Results
Significant pain reduction
Rapid Recovery
Quick return to normal activities
Recovery Process
Recovery process after thoracic disc herniation treatment varies by patient and treatment method.
First Week
Weeks 2-4
Weeks 6-8
Treatment Approach
Suitable Patients
Frequently Asked Questions
No, in our 12 years of experience, the vast majority of thoracic disc herniation cases recover with conservative treatment. Surgery is only necessary in severe cases.
Typically a 6-8 week process is anticipated. During this time, pain medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications are applied.
Since the thoracic region contains sensitive structures, it is very important to have surgery performed by a surgeon with 12 years of experience. Risks are minimized with modern techniques.
After acute pain control is achieved, physical therapy program typically begins within 1-2 weeks.
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