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...

Neurologic type, upper plexus (C4–C7)

• Pain and paresthesias in head, neck, mandible, face, temporal area, upper back/chest, outer arm, and hand in a radial nerve distribution

• Occipital ...

Conservative management usually involves approaches to reduce and redistribute pressure and traction through the use of physiotherapy or prosthesis.

Physical therapy is first-...

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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...