Patients with rib ectropion can usually return to normal, as follows: 1. Nutrient supplementation: If the rib ectropion occurs in infants and children, it is usually due to calcium deficiency and lack of vitamin D. Timely supplementation and nutrition will gradually return to normal. 2. Surgical treatment: Adult patients with congenital rib deformities that cause rib ectropion generally cannot heal themselves and can only be corrected through surgical treatment. After surgical treatment, rib ectropion can be restored to normal and will not cause pressure on internal organs or affect respiratory activities. Therefore, rib ectropion can be restored to normal with early diagnosis and treatment, even if it develops to the adult stage. Patients do not need to be particularly worried when rib exostosis occurs.