Hello,

I'm still researching surgery and trying to determine what is best for me. I've have learned so much from this site. The different types of surgeries, different
options, doctors, therapy etc. I've also learned if someone with TOS waits too long and continues to aggravate thier body surgery may only give a smaller % than if someone who listened sooner........anyhoots here's my question.

If the nerves and the scalene muscles are severely smashed/compressed, so the doc says based on the MRA/MRI test and he wants to remove my 1st rib and the scalene muscle....why does he have to remove the scalene muscle too? isn't there going to be more room for the nerves and muscles if the rib is removed?......I know you guys can help me on this. I want your advice before I speak to my surgeon.

Thanks
Ann