10 Symptoms of Scoliosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Unsymmetrical Rib Cage
Our rib cage is made of 24 ribs of different sizes. Twelve of these are found on each side, forming in the middle at the sternum, which is a protective plate of bone. Together, these bones form a protective cage that is effective at protecting the delicate organs inside. With 12 ribs each side, and with each corresponding rib the same size and shape, our rib cages are symmetrical.
For people with scoliosis, though, the rib cage is often not symmetrical. The curvature of the spine will often mean that one side of the rib cage is higher than the other. Each side could also be a different shape to the other.
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