Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib

Use of the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib is considered medically necessary in the treatment of progressive thoracic insufficiency syndrome due to rib and/or chest wall defects in infants and children between 6 months of age and skeletal maturity.

Use of the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib for all other conditions, including but not limited to the treatment of scoliosis in patients without thoracic insufficiency, is considered investigational.