Treat your thoracic disc herniation with the most advanced spine surgery available in the world. At ESINY, our award-winning New York team uses an incision the size of a pencil eraser and cutting-edge techniques with the lowest risk to help you heal faster.
What is Thoracic Disc Herniation?
A thoracic disc herniation happens when one of the discs between the vertebrae in your mid-back presses on nearby nerves or the spinal cord. These are rare and often overlooked, partly because their symptoms can mimic other conditions. They can develop slowly or suddenly, and when they do cause trouble, the effects can be extremely frustrating and disruptive to your life. Because the thoracic spine sits near vital structures, diagnosing and treating these herniations requires skill and precision.
Your Path to Relief with Endoscopic Treatment
Endoscopic spine treatment offers the most precise, minimally invasive solution for treating your thoracic disc herniation.
Lowest Risk of Any Spine Surgery
For thoracic disc herniation, our endoscopic approach often keeps risk to a minimum, with an infection rate of just 0.001% and ten times less blood loss than open thoracic surgery. Most patients return to work and daily life up to ten days faster, without the higher complication rates linked to traditional open procedures in this delicate part of the spine.
Minimally Invasive to Support a Smoother Recovery
Traditional thoracic spine surgery often requires rib removal or cutting through large sections of muscle to reach the herniated disc. Our endoscopic approach is designed to avoid both. Using the smallest incision and a high-definition camera, we reach the problem disc without disrupting the surrounding structures, which can mean less pain, less scarring, and a faster recovery.
95% Walk Out the Same Day—with Less Pain
Almost every patient goes home the same day and starts light activity right away. There’s no overnight stay, no rib removal, and no drawn-out recovery.
Say Goodbye To General Anesthesia
Unlike traditional thoracic spine surgeries, our endoscopic treatment uses minimal sedation and local anesthesia, so you remain awake, comfortable, and clear-headed — while avoiding the added risks of general anesthesia.
Precision Treatment For Your Symptoms
Our endoscopic treatment is designed to address:
- Persistent mid-back pain
- Band-like pressure around the torso
- Tingling or numbness in the chest or ribs
- Weakness in the legs
- Changes in walking or balance
- Unexplained chest discomfort
- Pain radiating around the ribs
- Loss of coordination in the lower body
- Reduced mobility in the spine
- Burning or strange sensations in the torso
Meet ESINY
Meet Your Team Transforming the World of Spine Surgery
ESINY leads the way in endoscopic spine treatment. Our award-winning doctors focus on treating the exact source of your symptoms with exceptional precision, potentially longer-lasting results, fewer side effects, and recoveries often faster than traditional surgery or injections.
With decades of combined experience, our internationally recognized team has presented at more than 500 conferences — including the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — and published over 300 papers in peer-reviewed medical journals. They’ve also earned honors such as Honorary Member of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons, giving you access to precision medicine supported by unmatched expertise.
What To Expect
During your consultation, we focus on understanding your symptoms (whether it’s mid-back pain, chest or rib sensations, or changes in mobility) and discuss any previous treatments you’ve tried. If we determine you’re a candidate for endoscopic thoracic discectomy, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.
Our approach is the most minimally invasive surgical option available in the world for treating thoracic disc herniations. By using a very small incision (the size of a pencil eraser), we often achieve faster recovery, fewer side effects, and avoid the need for rib removal or large muscle dissection. Most patients only need a local anesthetic, and 95% return home the same day.
In the week after your procedure, your ESINY doctor will personally call you to check your progress and answer any questions, making sure you have guidance every step of the way.
Are You a Candidate?
You might be a candidate for this treatment even if you’ve been told surgery is not an option or would be too risky. In fact, many people come to us after injections, physical therapy, or prior spine procedures have failed. We always evaluate each case individually, focusing on precision treatment that relieves pressure in the spinal canal, protects your nerve roots, and supports long-term function.