Will rib cartilage harvest affect my ribs as far as strength of the ribs?

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I'm a athlete.. I would like to know if it will have some weakness... And will my ribs be the same strength as before the harvest

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Overall, it depends on how much cartilage is needed and where they take it from. Generally speaking, it is usually a small amount taken from the lower ribs, and should not cause issues later. For the most part, it should also repair itself over time. Although I would advise not getting tackled right after the procedure, it should not cause weakness after the fact ( depending on what sports you play, you should take a little time off as it will be uncomfortable to move around a lot).

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