There is much less motion in the thoracic area do to the attachment and stability of the ribs. So fewer of the usual problems. So therefore less surgery in that area. As Maria stated, you do have to worry about not injuring the important organs in the area .
I also had the correction surgery from T2-L2 for scoliosis and kyphosis. Only because it was interfering with my lung capacity as well. I had already lost 50% do to DrRegan's complication so i surely could not loose any more.
That surgery was successful.
judy
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2007 ACDF 4-7
2008 hip , knee scope, hip replacement
2009 thoracic T-5 thru T-11fusion
2009 VATS T7-8, posterior only T11-12. removal of thoracic hard wear
2010 lung surgery
2010 T2-L2 kyphosis correction
2010 Kyphoplasty T-3, T-4
2011 Cervical osteotomy ,revision C4-T5
2011 Foot surgery
2011 Revision fusion T7 thru L4/laminectomy
2012 Hammertoe correction left foot
2012 Revision fusion T-12 thru L5
2012 Revision fusion L4-L5
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