A modified percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery for central calcified thoracic disc herniation at the T11/T12 level using foraminoplasty and decompression: A case report.

Background: Thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is uncommon. Central calcified TDH (CCTDH) is even rare. Traditional open surgery was considered a gold standard to treat CCTDH, but it was accompanied by a high risk of complications.