Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a postero-lateral disc herniation at T10-T11 level. The pain disappeared immediately after surgery decompression. A literature search showed that acute ureteric colic associated with a lower thoracic disc herniation has not been previously reported. (C) 2003 ...
Patients with calcified disc herniation or concomitant ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament were excluded. The surgery involves four steps: (i) facet joint reaching procedures; (ii) sliding the working sleeve caudally to attach the pedicel, rotating the scope to detect the lower border...