Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes.

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes.

'Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome' is a poorly defined and controversial term for a group ofupper extremity nerve compression disorders.' The objective of this article is to summarize current knowledge, review controversies, and formulate a rational management plan for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes (NTOS). We will present a balanced perspective that considers thoracic surgical and neu...

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

sustained a whiplash injury in a car accident within the year, schedules an office visit for evaluation of pain she has been experiencing for 7 months in the right side of her neck and the trapezius. The pain radiates down the medial aspect of her right arm to the 4th and 5th digits, and it worsens when she brushes her hair or lifts bags of groceries. She feels her quality of life is significan...

32. Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Updated perspectives on neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Pain represents a foremost feature of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS). Similar to other persistent pain conditions, the physical discomfort associated with NTOS can cause severe and often debilitating symptoms. In fact, those suffering from the syndrome report a quality of life impacted as significantly as those with chronic heart failure. This evidence-based literature review focuse...

Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: an Indepth Review