Thoracic Spine Surgery
•laminectomy
•Scoliosis correction
•Fracture fixation
The thoracic spine refers to the upper- and middle-back. It joins the cervical spine and extends down about five inches past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. Watch Spine Anatomy Interactive Video. The thoracic spine is made up of twelve vertebrae, labeled T1-T12.