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 ple...

nTOS

• High index of suspicion for history of MVA trauma and overhead lifting athletes

• 76% of patients will have occipital headache (2)

• Symptoms of the upper plexus (C5–C7)

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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...

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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...