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 spine rotation exercises improve mobility in the upper back, making the rib cage more flexible. Sit cross-legged or ...

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 ...

Previous studies of pediatric vertebrae and rib morphology use varying measurement techniques to collect geometric dimensions from nonhomogeneous samples and few of these studies evaluate growth or ...