I do think when there is an obvious issue, like a congenital abnormality in a first rib - and with a very good well known surgeon outcomes are much better.


And you have to remember that most with good outcomes don't seek out forums like this, they are usually back to work in most cases.


We just prefer to mention the poor outcomes as a FYI, in the past so many had surgury with inexprirenced surgeons or wrong dx & tx..

Mainly to make sure everyone goes in with eyes open and has done research before jumping into surgery without being aware of other possibles.

my laptop isn't spell checking so forgive any typos