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Rib remodeling instead of rib removal?

Hello I heard about rib remodelling that is less invasive than rib removal and do change ribs shape , wthout removal. Are here any doctors who heard about it and can give opinion?

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Dr. S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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