Cervical ribs are seen in 1% of population.
In most cases, cervical ribs are bilateral and usually with some disparity in size on two sides.
vast majority of cases are asymptomatic
A few pts develop thoracic outlet syndrome due to compression on subclavian artery or brachial plexus.
Compression of the subclavian artery causes pain and claudiction in upper limb.
May be diagnosed by a positive Adson\'s sign (radial pulse dissapears on abduction and external rotation of the shoulder).
In most cases, cervical ribs are bilateral and usually with some disparity in size on two sides.
vast majority of cases are asymptomatic
A few pts develop thoracic outlet syndrome due to compression on subclavian artery or brachial plexus.
Compression of the subclavian artery causes pain and claudiction in upper limb.
May be diagnosed by a positive Adson\'s sign (radial pulse dissapears on abduction and external rotation of the shoulder).