Dr. Baron S Lonner
New York, NY
Yes. The endoscopic procedure involves removal of the discs within the curve and allows for very powerful correction of the curvature and secondarily of the rib hump due to a derotation effect of the instrumentation on the spine and chest wall.
Dr. Daniel Sucato Dallas, TX Yes, the surgery is powerful in terms of correcting the
rib hump as well as the translation of the spine when looking from the front
or the back of the patient.
Dr. George Picetti Roseville, CA Your rib hump will improve to a degree and this will be
covered with your physician.
Dr. Frank J Schwab
New York, NY
The reduction of a rib hump depends upon a number of factors. In most cases scoliosis correction of the spine will also improve the appearance of the rib hump. There are endoscopic techniques that can additionally remove portions of certain ribs leading to further improvement of a rib hump deformity.
