The publication
The technique is described in “Waist Reduction through Conversion from False to Floating Ribs”, published in PRS Global Open (2024). Its authors are Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani and Gerardo Adrianzén. The article is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005900.
Where it sits in the portfolio
False ribs (8th–10th) join the sternum through shared cartilage; floating ribs (11th–12th) do not reach the sternum. This rib remodeling variant works on that anatomical difference to gain waist reduction, within the same no-resection logic of the RibXcar family.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from standard rib remodeling?
It shares the RibXcar family logic (no rib removal), but the mechanism converts false ribs into floating ribs rather than only incurving the costal arch.
Where is this variant published?
In PRS Global Open (2024), by Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani and Gerardo Adrianzén. The DOI is linked on this page.
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