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Im waiting to have one of my cervical ribs removed haw long is recovery afther this?
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Variable: This can be a quite painful procedure. Even in experienced hands you can expect some significant initial pain. It partly depends on how much dissection is required and the route taken to remove the cervical rib.
Answered 7/5/2012
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