In 1988 I went in for a rib resection, the surgeons performed a scalenectomy, they were unable to remove the rib because of arterial and a nerve being pinched between my ribs. 6 weeks later they performed a left rib resection and scalenectomy successfully. 6 weeks later they were able to successfully perform the right rib resection, however I almost died from blood loss. I'm afraid I've developed RSD in the right arm and hand, as well as RA Psoratic Arthritis and CTS. These surgeries did help with the bloodflow, however they are brutal please take extreme care of yourselves.