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A member asked:
Do you need physical therapy after having a first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome? my surgeon said i didn't but i'm not sure.
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Time For A Bar-B-Que: Physical therapy serves a useful purpose if you are stiff or have pain with certain motions.You need a few days to start healing before you start it.So,when you see your doctor again for a follow-up visit,discuss this with him/her if you feel that your are not getting better.In most cases you bounce back pretty easily,especially at your age,so don't worry too much unless its already been 2-3 weeks
Answered 11/1/2017
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