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Extra accessory muscle
Can we get the extra accessory muscle(Sternalis muscle) removed from under the breast if it has been causing severe pain along with disability for past 3 years ?
Is it a safe option ?
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Usually it won't be much of a problem.
The cause of pain needs to be assessed before taking decision.
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Need physical examination and plastic surgeon consultation as well
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Physical examination required
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Physical assesment required
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Plastic or general surgeon consultation is most appropriate. Please do the needful.
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Mri chest and clinical evaluation needed
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consult orthopaedician
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