My daughter was born with Goldenhar Syndrome. She has had surgical repair for an ASD as well as two spinal fusions for scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis. She has a thirteenth rib. How common is the thirteenth rib and could it have anything to do with the surgeon using rib bone to fuse her spine before? She is now 33 years old. Her spinal fusions were at age 8 years and 13 years.
Hello, Thirteenth rib is an extra rib and is usually not needed. This can be easily used for any graft. It is a harmless structure. It is seen in less than 1% population. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.