Wil Reid, Bodyglove Spokesperson: Double Nuss Bar Patient
Featured on the cover of Surfer Magazine, Nuss Procedure patient, Wil Reid is an excellent example of a successful Nuss Procedure. In 2015, Wil was 4th place in the Volcom World Championships, 16 and under category. He also underwent a double bar Nuss procedure two years ago. A Southern California native, Wil is moving up in the ranks of professional surf at a rapid pace.
Learn More about Wil: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/4443/wil-reid
What is a Double Bar Nuss Procedure & Why*?
Performing double-bar placement decreases postoperative pain. Therefore, surgeons should not hesitate to perform double-bar correction in patients in whom the deformity extends to multiple intercostal spaces, requiring correction of the thorax shape at multiple sites.
*Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002252230901633X