Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie.


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Old 02-03-2012, 09:11 PM #5
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I have recently been diagnosed with bi-lateral cervical ribs and have searched for a surgeon for further testing and possible resection in the future. It seems a daunting task since every surgeon I've called (hundreds) turns me away like I'd told them I've killed their dog. Not one surgeon will agree to see me or do any testing and I'm assuming it's because of the lack of info on the condition which is why I would like to know if you could give me the name of your surgeon...? I cannot believe that there isn't any surgeon in the entire state of Florida that is familiar with this or will at least run some tests.
Thank you so much for any info you can provide...the orthopedic surgeon that found my extra ribs has told me he believes they are about 6" in length and according to my X-rays, they begin above my collarbone and curve downward ending below my collarbone and push outward against my chestplate, I can palpate the end of them thru my chest....so I'm ready to move forward with my search because of all the pain they are causing.




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1st rib resection and scalenectomy in Baton Rouge La exactly one year ago. 75% improvement. Problem was my left side - non-dominant hand. had all of the tests, phys therapy, etc. Nothing helped before. I was at my wits end. No other health problems before surgery, so I guess that helped with my quick and easy recovery. As for now and the future, keeping my shoulder girdle really strong seems to help with the remaining symptoms.

I have gotten so much help from forums before I decided to have the surgery, I wanted to offer to answer questions to anyone who might be interested.
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