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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Partial rib resection?
They didn't take the whole rib?? 
Does that mean they left a stump or portion of the rib?
I think most surgeons take the whole rib now, because the stump left behind can cause rubbing, scarring, irritations or other issues.
In the past, quite a few usually with nerve TOS (NTOS) posted about various injections. Usually Marcaine, Novocaine or combos and even botox..
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Thanks, for your response.
yes he only took out part of the rib, that was putting the pressure on inflamed nerves within brachial plexus, there were alot of scar tissue removed aswell. I did ask why he didn't remove the entire rib, if there was scar tissue, couldn't and wouldn't that cause more problems in the end if there was only a stump left (like you mentioned additional rubbing, more scarring, irritation). i'll ask one of my other drs - who i see in 2 weeks to review the OR report and see if there is any mention as to why it was only partial removal). Either way. i've had some post-op testing (MRI, XRays, U/S). - says everything is normal. even though, i still have 95% of the same symptoms)
I saw the specialist today, and i'm going to try to see if this helps. he does't think it will, however two other specialists I've seen think it might (one being a neurophysiologist and another neurologist). who knows. can't hurt to try.... now the waiting game for the date...
Thanks again
