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I have an extra rib on both sides of my c7? can this cause any effects? how did this happen? what can be done about them? how rare is this
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Not uncommon: 1 in 200 people have a cervical rib. 10% of people will get thoracic outlet syndrome. The rib can compress the nerves and blood vessels that go to the arms. Here is some information: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/cervical-ribthoracic-outlet-syndrome#
Answered 6/16/2015
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