Question

Could someone help answer the following for a discussion post:

1) Bones serve, among other functions, to protect organs. For example, the thoracic cavity encloses and protects internal organs like the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, etc. There are cases of individuals who have elective surgery to remove ribs in order to create a smaller waist. What are the risks related to this surgery related to protection of internal organs? Can you think of other types of cosmetic surgery that place the organs at risk?

2) Physical and Rehabilitation therapy have been very helpful in treating and correcting musculoskeletal problems. In terms of economics, is there a potential for abuse? Support your opinion.

Answer 1

1.This rib removal is one of the recent cosmetic surgery ideally preferred by women to get a hour glass appearance. There are 12 ribs in which the 11th and 12th ribscare floating ribs.But in cosmetic surgery to get the most slimmer waist the 10th rib which is attached to the spinal cord is removed.This protects the internal organs. After the surgery the organs which are at risk of being injured are stomach,kidney and gallbladder.This in addition can put a person at risk of infection, pain,scar.

The other cosmetic surgery which places the organs at risk are

• Liposuction:affecting the skin and its elasticity
• Facial rejuvenation can lead to permanent change in the shape or type nature of face
• Nasal septal perforation can affect the lungs and results in breathing difficulties
• Hematoma,blood loss can affect the cardiovascular system
• Nerve damage can result in the loss of brain function

2.There are some of the potential for economic abuse

• Use of the service in an extended period of time than recommended
• Lack of reporting to the work in view of illnessmpoor psychological adaptations
• Poor follow up ,leading to increased care and economical expenditure