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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
This is a tough question, I'm assuming an expert surgeon doing the surgery..
I think depending on the severity of all symptoms, some surgeons may remove both of those ribs and /or snip some scalenes also.
Most prefer many tests before doing surgery. Unless clots are an active issue.
The main difference that I have read, is if only the extra c ribs are the issue, then a very good outlook for post op & long term recovery.
Logically those aren't supposed to be there so removal is a good thing..less crowding and more room for needed structures.
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Thank you for your reply!
From what I have read I have found that TOS with the c ribs is extremely rare. Therefore, I have had a difficult time finding people who have their cervical ribs removed vs. their first ribs removed.
In my case I did have blood clots in my brachial, radial, and ulner artery, the doctor was able to remove all of them but the ones in the ulner artery. Other than that I have not had any other issues besides a little bit of numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep (for which I feel lucky after reading what a lot of other people with TOS have to deal with). I am still terrified of surgery, but know it is something that I am going to deal with.
Thanks again for responding to my post, it feels good knowing that there are people out there to talk to who understand.
