UBE Therapy for Dual-Segment Thoracic Disc Herniation

This article reports a case of successful treatment of thoracic disc herniation using unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) technology. The patient was a young male presenting with thoracic and right rib pain for 9 months, worsening over the past 3 months. Preoperative examinations revealed protrusion of the T10/11 and T12/L1 intervertebral discs to the right, with localized calcification compressing the right nerve root. By enlarging the intervertebral foramen and utilizing UBE technology, we successfully removed the protruding calcified nucleus pulposus, significantly alleviating the patient's pain symptoms. The patient recovered well postoperatively. This case suggests that UBE technology can be a viable treatment option for patients with thoracic disc herniation.