Davis,
I had a thoracic curve of 57* at the time of surgery, and a compensatory lumber curve of 40*. even though my curves were definitely larger than yours, i also had significant rotation with my scoliosis. the rib deformity you describe is very similar to what i had... a hump on my back right side, and the bottom of my left ribcage in the front protruded. i will tell you that while my spine is now almost completely straight, the surgery didn't 100% correct the rotation and unevenness of my shoulders and ribs that have been misaligned & shifted over the years. my back hump is MUCH, MUCH more diminished, but the left side of my ribcage in the front still sticks out a bit. however, at 15 months post op, i am noticing that my ribs look better than they did immediately after surgery... the point i'm trying to make here is definitely do NOT have this surgery simply for cosmetic reasons.
I had a thoracic curve of 57* at the time of surgery, and a compensatory lumber curve of 40*. even though my curves were definitely larger than yours, i also had significant rotation with my scoliosis. the rib deformity you describe is very similar to what i had... a hump on my back right side, and the bottom of my left ribcage in the front protruded. i will tell you that while my spine is now almost completely straight, the surgery didn't 100% correct the rotation and unevenness of my shoulders and ribs that have been misaligned & shifted over the years. my back hump is MUCH, MUCH more diminished, but the left side of my ribcage in the front still sticks out a bit. however, at 15 months post op, i am noticing that my ribs look better than they did immediately after surgery... the point i'm trying to make here is definitely do NOT have this surgery simply for cosmetic reasons.
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