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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Posterior rib fusion
  1. MESP2 gene 
    ... not form. This results in the malformation and fusion of the bones of the spine and ribs seen in spondylothoracic dysostosis. More About This Health Condition bHLHc6 class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 6 mesoderm posterior 2 homolog (mouse) mesoderm posterior basic helix-loop- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mesp2 - Genetics
  2. Scoliosis surgery in children 
    ... surgical cut in the back is called the posterior approach. This surgery ... a rib. Recovery after this surgery is often faster. Some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia