Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Overview

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Thoracic outlet syndrome consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves in the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery and vein blood vessels between the base of the neck and axilla . For the most part, these disorders are produced by compression of the components of the brachial plexus , the subclavian artery, or the subclavian vein. These subtypes are referred to as neurogenic TOS, arterial TOS,...


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Does anyone know about getting injections to help with thoracic outlet syndrome?
I have been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and am in a great deal of...

Did he say where he was going to do the injection? Many times when injections are given it is a combination of an analgesic (numbing) and an anti-inflammatory such...

Asked by TG - 21 months ago

How can Thoracic Outlet Syndrome be cured?
It usually is worst when I wake up. I obviously sleep in a bad position...

Sounds a bit like it, have a doctor check your subclavian artery and vein. The cure is surgical decompression of aforementioned artery and vein.

Asked by David K - 19 months ago

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    in Wisconsin, Badger hockey fanI've had Thoracic outlet syndrome also... I have just been diagnosed with TOS. Left arm pain and numbness, pain across back of shoulder...

    Dec 21, 2007

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - 9 replies

    = cubital tunnel syndrome. - Symptoms got worse with PT, Chiropractic and massage; no range and I have been diagnosed with Double Crush Syndrome (TOS & Ulnar Nerve Entrapment). Needless to say

    Feb 09, 2007

  • So my girlfriend has "thoracic outlet syndrome". - 3 replies

    beyond painful. She went to the doctor and they said she might have "thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms dont really meet what she has. Can someone explain thoracic outlet syndrome to me

    Apr 22, 2006

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