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Are you asking who the physician would be to diagnose or treat them? Diagnosis can be done by just about any physician who can read an xray. As far as treating them, if they are causing thoracic outlet syndrome or other such symptoms, usually an orthopedic surgeon will be the one to remove them. This is a surgical procedure with all its attendant risks and anesthesia.
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What is meant by no cervical ribs present?
Cervical ribs can not exist in normal body. No 'cervical ribs PRESENT' is a good news! A cervical rib can interfere with blood flow in the upper extremities.
What percentage of humans have a cervical set of ribs?
Cervical ribs are extra ribs that grow closest to the neck. They occur in between one in 200 and one in 500 people.
What structure is the missing body of the second body of the cervical vertebrae?
The cervical vertebrae do not have ribs attached.
What Vertebrae are not attached to ribs called?
The cervical and lumbar vertebrae do not articulate with the ribs. The thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that articulate with the ribs.
What are cervical ribs?
Cervical ribs are extra ribs that grow closest to the neck. They occur in between one in 200 and one in 500 people. Most people will never know they have one, and will have no symptoms. A few people will have symptoms related to thoracic outlet syndrome; this pain or numbness in the arm happens when blood vessels or nerves are compressed by the extra rib.
Which type of vertebra has facets that articulate with the tubercle of the ribs?
The thoracic vertebra
How do you deal with cervical problem?
Cervical problems can be successfully dealt with if the patient is cooperative with treatment procedures and listens to her doctor's instructions.
How can you tell you have cervical cancer?
You would need to get a check by your doctor.
Is Cervical cancer bad?
It can be fatal; if you suspect you have it, get to a doctor as soon as possible.
Can a doctor tell if you break your own water?
yes. they will do a cervical exam.
Permanent pain after broken ribs?
Everyone heels differently. If you are experiencing pain after heeling from broken ribs you should see your doctor.
What can a cervical rib lead to?
Cervical ribs are extra ribs that grow closest to the neck. They occur in between one in 200 and one in 500 people. Most people will never know they have one, and will have no symptoms. A few people will have symptoms related to thoracic outlet syndrome; this pain or numbness in the arm happens when blood vessels or nerves are compressed by the extra rib.
