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Old 05-19-2013, 05:28 AM
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Lt. Sided 14 mos. Postop for Costcotransversectomy, 1st Rib Resection, & Neuroplasty. Dr. Donahue at MGH did my surgery. I agree w/ others here, he is most intelligent, compassionate & understanding Dr. I have ever had. Took 8 yrs. & ELBOW & shoulder & neck surgeries bf I was finally diagnosed w/T.O.S. by Dr. Donahue. Im debating when to have Rt. Side done. Too much PN pain, Bilateral Carpal tunnel, Bilateral Tarsul tunnel & Peroneal nerve compression, which I had surgery for in Dec. W/Cont. Pain & numbness. I was wondering if anyone here has extra cervical ribs?? my Dr. Says its very rare. I also still have chest numbness from surgery, which Dr. Says is very rare, most people its better by 6 mos. Postop. I guess my nerves are very sensitive to pressure.
Hi, I have extra ribs and had surgery on my right side almost 10 months ago. It was unsuccessful. I was wondering, why did Dr. D remove your first rib but not your extra rib? Did he not feel it was causing any compression? Did you have any bands attached to your extra rib? Sorry for all of the questions but I am considering a second surgery and Dr. D is on my list of potential surgeons. Thanks
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-6/20/14 Seroma Drainage Right Side

-7/18/13 Re-do of Right sided Supraclavicular Thoracic Outlet Decompression by Resection of Cervical Rib, First Rib, and Neurolysis

-8/30/12 Unsuccessful Right sided Supraclavicular Thoracic Outlet Decompression via Scalenectomy, Brachial Plexus and C2 through T1 Neurolysis, Resection of fibrous band attachment to Cervical Rib and Pectoralis Minor Tenetomy
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