Transfacet and Transpedicular Posterior Approaches to Thoracic Disc Herniations: Consecutive Case Series of 24 Patients

Various approaches are advocated for symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH). The aim of this series is to demonstrate the feasibility, safety, and results of posterior transfacet or transpedicular approaches for excision of all types of extradural TDH. We report a consecutive series of patients undergoing posterior approach surgery for TDH.Twenty-four patients (17 women, 7 men) underwent surgery at 25 disc levels. Mean age was 56.3 years...