where is thoracic region
Thoracic spine surgery can be an effective treatment for mid-back pain, but should only be considered if conservative and non-operative treatments have failed to provide relief. The thoracic spine is the middle region of the back and is made up of twelve vertebrae, T1 through T12. Injuries to the thoracic spine are less common that other regions, like cervical and lumbar, because the thoracic region has the added protection of the rib cage.