Question 1

i've bilateral cervical rib. i've too much pain in my neck joint, and sourness and stiffness, please suggest me some solution, medication or surgery?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: About 1 in 10 people who have a cervical rib develop thoracic outlet syndrome.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
Blood vessel compression or blockage or nerve compression.
Physiotherapy may be helpful for some people.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
You may also need to modify or change your work or sport activities.
In some cases, surgery to relieve the cause of the compression.

Question 2

what is? the significance?of a ?small left sided cervical rib?

Accepted Answer

Is it symptomatic?: We generally don't treat cervical ribs unless they are causing a problem. If they cause pain or disability,  anti inflamatory drugs or manipulation may help. If it is still a problem surgery may be indicated.

Question 3

i had extra cervical rib i m 30 yrs old i had very bad pain in my neck i can't move my neck help me?

Accepted Answer

No cerv rib: One there are no cervical ribs in the body so if u have them they are all extra.. Lol. Get your neck pain checked.

Question 4

what are symptoms of a cervical rib?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Many people remain asymptomatic with a cervical rib.  The most severe complication is thoracic outlet syndrome caused by compression of the brachial plexus (weakness in affected arm) and/or subclavian artery (decreased pulses in affected arm).

Question 5

what needs to be done if you have a?cervical? rib ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it's a symptomatic then nothing is needed. If it is, i'd recommend seeing a cardio thoracic surgeon or orthopedic surgeon that specializes in this area.

Question 6

what does this mean: cervical rib and thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Nerves are pinched: Thoracic outlet is the result of the big nerves and blood vessels in the neck and chest being pinched by the muscles and bones at the top of the rib cage as they exit towards the arms. A cervical rib is just one cause of this problem. It can be treated with physical therapy or surgery.

Question 7

my chest x-ray "there are very small bilateral either c7 cervical rib or mildly prominent transverse processes at c7." what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

There are: Congenital ribs that you are born with that form at the C7 vertebrae. There are normally no ribs there. Sometimes there are these small ribs. The significance is hard to say. Most of the time they are something you see on an X-ray. Sometimes they pinch nerves, muscles and other structures in the neck.

Question 8

left supraclavicular fossa fullness , when i raise arm fullness in the scalene muscles to back , could this be the presents of cervical rib or ddx?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Or nodes, or mass.
Exam and x-rays will be helpful in a diagnosis.

Question 9

i have cervical spinal stenosis, my dr scheduled surgery for 16mar, bone plugs. do you have any insight for my issues? i've also been treated by cardiac, pulmanary, and neurology dr's, i've experienced pain, numbness, tingling, and chest pain. my lungs cl

Accepted Answer

Cervical : Cervical spine surgery is very common and most people do well.  Risks and the benefits of surgery depend on your medical risks, specific spinal abnormality (such as cervical spinal stenosis) and the type of surgery that is planned.  For your own peace of mind i would recommend calling your doctor and discussing your concerns.  Good luck!

Question 10

what's recovery like after getting a cervical fusion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not bad: Using miss techniques, recovery is not very painful. There still remains the probability of short-term (6 months) swallowing difficulties. If a fusion is part of the procedure, it takes 8 to 12 months to mature. Usually you awaken with some pain, but different than that existed prior to surgery.  Most arm pain has been relieved. You should be able to go home the day following surgery.

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I've bilateral cervical rib. i've too much pain in my neck joint, and sourness and stiffness, please suggest me some solution, medication or surgery?

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What is? the significance?of a ?small left sided cervical rib?

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I had extra cervical rib i m 30 yrs old i had very bad pain in my neck i can't move my neck help me?

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What are symptoms of a cervical rib?

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What needs to be done if you have a?cervical? rib ?

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What does this mean: cervical rib and thoracic outlet syndrome?

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My chest x-ray "there are very small bilateral either c7 cervical rib or mildly prominent transverse processes at c7." what does this mean?

A member asked:

Left supraclavicular fossa fullness , when i raise arm fullness in the scalene muscles to back , could this be the presents of cervical rib or ddx?

A member asked:

I have cervical spinal stenosis, my dr scheduled surgery for 16mar, bone plugs. do you have any insight for my issues? i've also been treated by cardiac, pulmanary, and neurology dr's, i've experienced pain, numbness, tingling, and chest pain. my lungs cl

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What's recovery like after getting a cervical fusion surgery?

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