Here's an interesting article from a chiro. journal. "THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME: PUZZLING"

Here's the link:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m..._n9386836/pg_1

Has anyone had or heard of "drooping shoulders" post rib resection that are mentioned in the article?

"Until a few years ago, thoracic outlet syndrome was often treated surgically. Even now; in the case of 'first rib syndrome,' surgical resection of the extraneous rib is sometimes done, but it hasn't proven particularly effective, says Dr. Saboe. "It causes drooping of the shoulders, which leads to continued traction on the brachial plexus, and, therefore, continued pain and paresthesia. The outcome really isn't very good, and conservatively treated patients do just as well."