A member asked:

A doctor told me that my rib cage was too narrow and elongated for my body and to visit a bone specialist, what will be done about this? surgery?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: I'm not sure what kind of doctor told u this but as an orthopedic surgeon I have never treated a" narrow rib cage". Cervical ribs that may be causing thoracic outlet syndrome at the 'top'of the rib cage is a possibility if u are having pain, parasthsesias down an arm, etc. A thoracic surgeon may see this though i've never heard of it. Gl!

Answered 12/9/2013

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