what are the most likely contributing factors to thoracic outlet syndrome
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- Causes and Risk Factors. The most common cause of thoracic outlet syndrome is pressure on the nerves or blood vessels that go to the arms. Sometimes this pressure is caused by an extra first rib or an old fracture of the clavicle, which makes the space of the thoracic outlet narrower.
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- Thoracic outlet syndrome: Symptom Checkers. Review the available symptom checkers for these symptoms of Thoracic outlet syndrome: 1  Shoulder pain -- Symptom Checker. 2  Arm pain -- Symptom Checker. 3  Hand pain -- Symptom Checker. 4  Finger pain -- Symptom Checker.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome Article Excerpts about Thoracic outlet syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome consists of symptoms caused by compression of the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck) or blood vessels. Patients may have pain in the shoulder, arm, or hand, or in all three locations. The hand pain is often most severe in the fourth and fifth fingers.
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Thoracic Spine Fracture Major (high-energy) trauma, is the most common cause of thoracic fractures. Minor trauma can also cause a thoracic spine fracture in individuals who have a condition associated with loss of bone mass.
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- The diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome is suggested by the symptoms and supported by findings of the doctor during the examination. Certain maneuvers of the arm and neck can produce symptoms and blood vessel pinching, causing a loss of pulse.
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: A Common Sequela of Whiplash Injuries Wiplash injuries from auto accidents are the number one cause of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). In fact, studies have shown that some 20% of all patients with whiplash injuries develop symptoms of neurogenic TOS. TOS is an uncommon condition that can exist in 3 forms: arterial, venous, and neurogenic.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome: a controversial clinical condition. Part 2: non-surgical and surgical management Restoring mobility to the first rib can increase the costoclavicular space and reduce the imposed load on the neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet container. Investigators have reported decreased TOS symptoms by restoring the mobility of the first rib through manual therapeutic procedures.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Pressure on the blood vessels in the. region of the thoracic outlet may cause the hand to. feel cooler, swollen or the hand may appear white. or blue in color. In the beginning, the symptoms. may only occur with the arms in an overhead. position and go away with the arms down by the. side.
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Thoracic Discogenic Pain Syndrome Clinical Presentation Weakness may be the presenting symptom in 17% of patients with thoracic discogenic pain syndrome. The motor nerves of the thoracic spinal segments supply the abdominal and intercostal muscles. Although weakness of these muscles may occur, it is unlikely to be an early presenting symptom.
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- However, in some cases a spine condition does develop in the thoracic spine and can cause the following symptoms: 1  Pain. 2  Muscle weakness, numbness or tingling. 3  Limited mobility.  Pain during certain movements.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Clinical Presentation Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome has different examination signs depending on whether the venous or arterial vessels are affected. With venous compression, patients often present with edema and cyanosis of the upper extremity. They may also have distended veins in the shoulder or chest.
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- Both of these conditions can lead to the development of the following degenerative conditions in the thoracic spine: 1  Herniated disc. 2  Bulging disc. 3  Bone spurs. 4  Facet joint inflammation (facet disease or degenerative joint disease) 5  Spinal stenosis.
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- During the past 5 decades, the recognition and management of thoracic. outlet syndrome (TOS) have evolved. This article elucidates these changes. and improvements in the diagnosis and management of TOS at Baylor. University Medical Center. The most remarkable change over the past.
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Thoracic Back Pain Thoracic back pain is more likely than neck or low back pain to be caused by serious underlying pathology. However, many patients with thoracic back pain have a benign, mechanical cause. Red flags for possible serious spinal pathology include: Recent violent trauma (such as a vehicle accident or fall from a height).
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The structures most commonly compromised in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome are: 1  subclavian artery. 2  subclavian vein. 3  lower roots of the brachial plexus (bundle of nerves supplying the upper body and arms).
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Thoracic outlet syndrome Anterior scalene syndrome (compression on brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery caused by muscle growth). Cervical rib syndrome (compression on brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery caused by bone growth).
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition whereby symptoms are produced (such as numbness in fingers, pain in shoulder, arm, and neck) due to compression of nerves and/or blood vessels in the upper chest.
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Common Spinal Injuries, Symptoms and Treatment If the shoulder muscles in your chest are not strong enough to hold the collarbone in place, it can slip down and forward, putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels that lie under it. This causes a variety of symptoms which together are known as thoracic outlet syndrome.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition presenting with arm complaints of pain, numbness, tingling and weakness. The cause is pressure in the neck against the nerves and blood vessels that go to the arm. There are three types of TOS depending on which structure is being compressed: 1.
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- Signs and symptoms of thoracic aortic aneurysm can include. 1  Sharp, sudden pain in the chest or upper back. 2  Shortness of breath. 3  Trouble breathing or swallowing.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) 1 Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition whereby symptoms are produced from compression of nerves or blood vessels, or both, because of an inadequate passageway through an area (thoracic outlet) between the base of the neck and the armpit. 2  Thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms include. 3  neck pain,  shoulder pain,
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From Scalene Muscle Entrapment Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From Scalene Muscle Entrapment. Anterior scalene syndrome is one of the subcategories of thoracic outlet syndrome. Anterior scalene syndrome is often misdiagnosed by patients when they google their condition. Most web searches reveal more common and talked about compression syndromes, such as carpal tunnel.
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- After much hesitation, I went to see a physical therapist that a friend had recommended. We explained my situation and asked if he could figure out the cause of my symptoms. He examined me and walked in with a book that showed an image of something called thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). It was the first time that I felt that sense of relief that you get when something finally makes sense. I tried PT for three months and did not get relief from my symptoms.
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Symptoms of Thoracic outlet syndrome The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Thoracic outlet syndrome includes the 7 symptoms listed below: 1  Shoulder pain. 2  Arm pain. 3  Hand pain. 4  Finger pain. 5  Pain in 4th and 5th fingers. 6  Tingling in 4th and 5th fingers. 7  Arm fatigue. 8  more information...».
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Thoracic outlet syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome: Thoracic outlet syndrome consists of symptoms caused by compression of the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the ... more about Thoracic outlet syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome: Pinched shoulder/arm nerve.