Neurogenic or vascular symptoms in the upper extremity due to compression of the neurovascular bundle (brachial plexus and subclavian vessels) by skeletal and/or muscular structures ...
Neurogenic and vascular symptoms related to certain positions
Worse with lifting heavy objects, overhead activities, shoulder ...
Conservative therapy is the initial approach, except in cases of thromboembolic phenomena with acute vascular occlusion, stenosis, arterial dilatation, or progressive neurologic deficits.
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Surgical referral if signs of vascular compromise or severe neurogenic symptoms are present
Surgical referral when a cervical rib or extra-long transverse process ...
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a largely clinical diagnosis, although radiographic studies can be helpful if diagnosis is unclear.
Treatment is often conservative, consisting of activity m...
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