Thoracic Spine Procedures

The thoracic spine is the section of spine found in the upper back. It is in between the cervical and lumbar spines, and stretches from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, referred to as T1-T12. Each of these vertebrae are separated by an intervertebral disc, which connect the bones and allow for movement of the spine. The discs in the thoracic spine are thinner than those in the other parts of the spine, resulting in less movement of the upper back. However, the thoracic area is still sensitive to injury and disease. At the Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group, we are experienced in treating every condition of the spine, from the minor to the severe.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Kyphosis
• Herniated Disc
• Thoracic Trauma
• Thoracic Vertebral Tumors
• Thoracic Vertebral Tumors