Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs ...

The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

Thoracic trauma remains a major challenge in surgical and interdisciplinary care. Historically, chest wall injuries such as ...

Floating rib injuries are caused, in part, by a vulnerability in human anatomy. The rib cage, which is made up of 12 pairs of ribs, doesn't fully attach to other bones in the same way at all points.

THE onset of lactation in the early postoperative period after incisions on the chest wall is an unexpected event both to the patient and to the surgeon. A few days after surgery, either one or both ...