Wooridul Spine Hospital

Middle Back (Thoracic)

You can be accurately diagnosed by a thorough examination using advanced equipment and consultation with experienced doctors at Wooridul Spine Hospital.

Neurosurgically your Middle Back Pain

is caused by various diseases such as Sprain, Disc Bulging/Herniation, OLF, OPLL, Fracture, Tumor, Scoliosis, etc.

Stage 38 Stages of Tailored Spine Treatmentsat Wooridul Spine Hospital

Causal Treatment using Endoscope without General Anesthesia

Endoscopic Laser Procedure (Thoracic)

It is a treatment developed by Wooridul Spine Hospital for the first time in the world as a safe and effective way to cure disc diseases such as paralysis, severe sensory impairment, and bowel and urinary disorders. It is a high-level procedure that can access and remove the difficult-to-treat thoracic disc with an endoscope under local anesthesia.

Source : 《Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery》 p.87 Fig.3 : Working cannula is retrieved until its tip is outside the disc

Endoscopic Laser Procedure (Thoracic)

The endoscope is safely and accurately inserted under the guidance of a CT scan.

STEP1 - Procedure preparation with local anesthesia, STEP2 - Route observation through digital navigation system, STEP3 - Insert a thin endoscopic tube, STEP4 - Eliminate causes of pain with a laser

Advantages of Endoscopic Thoracic Decompression

Performed under local anesthesia
Safe treatment without damage of spinal nerves or tissues
Fast recovery and return to daily life
Safe non-surgical treatment while obtaining the effect of fundamental surgery

※ In the case of hard discs, degenerated or isolated discs, endoscopic procedures may be limited.
Neuroplasty may be required for upper or middle thoracic discs.