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This is a procedure to reduce the rib hump that affects most scoliosis patients with a thoracic curve. It may also be done to obtain bone grafts from the ribs instead of the pelvis, regardless of whether a rib hump is present.
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9 Σεπ 2020 · Our modified approach to thoracoplasty procedure is effective and safe in correcting a razor back deformity in patients with severe, rigid, scoliosis, and severe pulmonary dysfunction, without causing any significant change in long-term pulmonary function.
The point is precise indication and correct execution of thoracoplasty as afinal therapeutic option, which allows a safe and definitive solution of the space problem even in complex cases, without creating serious functional and cosmetic impairment for the patient. The main types of thoracoplasty are described in this article. Although the core
25 Σεπ 2020 · To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a modified technique of thoracoplasty (rib ends fixed under transverse process) for rib hump deformity in adults with severe thoracic scoliosis and...
Our technique for thoracoplasty begins with a posteriorly based periscapular incision. Dissection through skin and posterior chest wall muscles is performed until the chest wall is reached. Next, the subperiosteal resection of several ribs is performed. Typically 4 to 5 ribs are removed.
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 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!!
