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Can you function properly without your first rib and scalene muscles after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?
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Yes for sure: yes the surgery goal to make more rooms for your blood vessels and nerves without any pressure or impingement usually patient function well after such surgery
Answered 10/7/2014
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