Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please explain if it is possible to get a thoracoplasty (rib removal) without having corrective scoliosis surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not a clear? ??: A rib removal has nothing 2 do with scoli.Nor does a thoracoplasty have any connection 2 scoli. A thoracoplasty, depending on what is 2 b done may or may not require rib/ribs 2 b removed, but not in their entirety, just enough 2 allow exposure.
Answered 2/2/2014
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
16 y/o female. I recently had surgery for scoliosis. For the past few days I have had a pain around my right ribs. Hurts more when I lay down. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Thoughts? Could my ribs and breast size even out after scoliosis surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Thinking of getting corrective vision surgery. Should i get Lasik or PRK surgery? Which is better and whats the difference? And which is cheaper?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will I get taller if I have corrective surgery for bow legs?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have minor scoliosis I am only 5 foot 10 inches and most males in my family are 6,0 and taller if I get corrective surgery will I get taller?
If I have kyphosis and scoliosis, should I have corrective surgery?
My thoracoplasty to reduce scoliosis rib hump could not be performed as the protrusion was mainly caused by fusion mass. Can anything else be done?
Why didn't my scoliosis rib hump resolve after surgery?
Is it possible to still have a rib hump after scoliosis surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
