Mini Transsternal Approach to the Anterior High Thoracic Spine (T1–T4 Vertebrae)

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(a) Case illustration 1: sagittal T2-weighted MRI showing a T3/4 central calcified disc herniation with cord compression. (b) Case illustration 1: axial T2-weighted MRI showing a T3/4 central calcified disc herniation with cord compression. (c) Case illustration 1: postoperative CT scan after a mini transsternal approach showing level of discectomy and fusion. Patient’s Frankel grade improved from D to E and returned to work 4 months after the operation, reporting complete pain relief with no axial back pain.

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