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Clinical area · Orthopedic Surgery · Twelve thoracic vertebrae

Thoracic spine pathologies

Twelve thoracic vertebrae

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Thoracic spine pathologies
Twelve thoracic vertebrae

Introduction

Thoracic spine pathologies

The thoracic spine is the longest and least mobile portion of the column. Adolescent scoliosis, thoracic herniations and osteoporotic fractures require integrated assessment.

Techniques

Surgical and conservative techniques

Bracing for adolescent scoliosis, vertebroplasty for vertebral fractures, stabilisation surgery in severe cases.

The information has educational value and does not replace specialist medical examination.

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