Waist reduction by ultrasound-guided monocortical fracture (RibXcar), usually performed on floating ribs, may show limitations when performed on false ribs (9 and 10) because of the stress force exerted on the anterior fixation point (cartilage union to sternum). Hence, we introduced a procedure for conversion from false to floating ribs to improve the final result of the treatment of false ribs through a rib treatment scheme.
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