Hi all
I'm aware that the ribs on the side of a thoracic curve tend to be more curved than if the spine was normal (hence the need for costoplasty or thoracoplasty) but do the ribs on the other side curve normally or do they have a more "shallow" shape (ie the opposite of the other side)?
If a fusion and costoplasty are both done (I know the ribs grow back straighter after costoplasty), do the ribs on the other side start to remodel too?
Thanks for any info!
Cheers
Lisel
I'm aware that the ribs on the side of a thoracic curve tend to be more curved than if the spine was normal (hence the need for costoplasty or thoracoplasty) but do the ribs on the other side curve normally or do they have a more "shallow" shape (ie the opposite of the other side)?
If a fusion and costoplasty are both done (I know the ribs grow back straighter after costoplasty), do the ribs on the other side start to remodel too?
Thanks for any info!
Cheers
Lisel
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