Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Stronger after My First Rib Resection

[@MovementbyAjith]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Did they remove anterior and middle scalene? what other muscles did they remove? I’m a climber and worried about getting back to high intensity climbing after surgery. i was diagnosed with vtos, after big dvt

[@thestudentphysicaltherapist]

Hi there- yes, they removed the anterior and middle scalenes (no other muscles). For me personally, strengthening my scapular muscles and deep core were important for my return to pain free high intensity activity.

[@domp584]

You have no problems lifting overhead? I'm 7 months post op and havent had any serious issues thus far and want to get back into overhead movements

[@thestudentphysicaltherapist]

Correct. But, it took a while for that to happen. The body had to slowly adapt and change to learn new movement patterns. Additionally, the strength of my core and scapular muscles is vital to being able to lift pain free.

[@PinkChibiusa86]

After seeing this I don't think I can do the surgery. It's in 2 weeks. I don't create creatine and I've already had 3 back surgeries. I won't be strong enough

[@thestudentphysicaltherapist]

Best wishes to you! I hope everything goes well. Be strong.