Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

This syndrome consists of a constellation of symptoms that affect the head, neck, shoulders and upper extremities caused by compression of the neurovascular structures (brachial plex...

nTOS

• High index of suspicion if there is a history of neck trauma or repetitive overhead activity

• Upper extremity pain and paresthesias are considered common presenting symptoms (1)

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Conservative management usually involves approaches to reduce and redistribute pressure and traction on the thoracic outlet

Physical therapy is first-line treatment along with...

Dengler NF, Ferraresi S, Rochkind S, et al. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Part I: Systematic Review of the Literature and Consensus on Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Class...

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This syndrome is caused by compression of the neurovascular structures (brachial plexus and subclavian vessels) at the thoracic outlet, specifically in the area superior to the 1st rib...