Originally Posted by nospam

My theory is that my brachial plexus has been rubbing across the 1st rib for years, forming the scar tissue and eventually fusing to the rib. I think the root of all of this with me is rib subluxations and nothing to do with my scalenes (which is why the scalene block didn't work).

My left side is improving rapidly. I'm typing with both hands right now and I think I will be able to drive by Thursday (just one week after surgery). I think I will be ready to return to PT with Dr. Ando next week (I follow up with Dr. Angle on Monday).

I'm going to have the right 1st rib resected soon (in May I hope), then I will continue therapy with Dr. Ando to fix my remaining ribs.