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25 Ιαν 2012 · A costoplasty, also called thoracoplasty, is a separate procedure to the spinal fusion, which can reduce the appearance of the “rib hump” that is most often associated with thoracic curves. A costoplasty will usually involve the removal of sections of several ribs that protrude – in my case my surgeon removed four sections of rib – ouch!!
12 Αυγ 2024 · We present a modified thoracoplasty (MTP) technique for addressing rib hump deformity in stiff thoracic scoliosis patients, emphasizing its clinical efficacy and safety. Methods. This study included 44 patients with stiff thoracic scoliosis and razorback deformity who underwent surgery between January 2010 and May 2021.
25 Σεπ 2020 · In this study, we describe our modified thoracoplasty method for correction of a rib hump deformity, which was designed to improve the thoracic mobility in patients with severe, rigid, thoracic scoliosis.
23 Ιουν 2015 · Q: What exactly is a rib thoracoplasty and why is it performed? A: Simply stated, a rib thoracoplasty involves shortening of certain ribs in the thoracic or chest area. It is done to reduce the size and severity of a rib hump which may accompany scoliosis.
25 Σεπ 2020 · Thoracoplasty has been reported to be a useful approach to correct the rib hump deformity. However, the outcomes of thoracoplasty in patients with severe, rigid, thoracic scoliosis have not...
25 Οκτ 2023 · A right-sided rib hump is the most common because the right thoracic curve is the most frequent deformity. The rib hump becomes prominent in the forward-bending test. The thoracic rib hump can be classified as (1) mild ≤9°, (2) moderate 10–15°, and (3) severe ≥16° [5].
In 23 patients (3 males and 20 females) convex side thoracoplasty (rib resection at the site of the hump) was done as a first stage procedure (18 patients) or a second stage procedure (5 patients).
