1. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From the Hand Surgery Center of Brooklyn and Staten Island, concise definition, signs, symptoms, and treatment related to thoracic outlet syndrome. http://www.handsurgeon.com/thoracic_outlet.html

of Brooklyn and Staten Island "Failure is not an option" What is the Thoracic Outlet? T he Thoracic Outlet is a space between the rib cage (thorax), and the collar bone (clavicle) through which the main blood vessels and nerves pass from the neck and thorax into the arm. The nerves and blood vessels leave the neck between the two muscles (scalene muscles). What is a syndrome? A syndrome is a set of symptoms and physical findings that point to a certain diagnosis. All the symptoms and physical findings are not always present. Various symptoms and physical findings may be present in different grades of severity. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? T horacic outlet syndrome is a combination of pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or coldness in the upper extremity caused by pressure on the nerves and/or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. What Causes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? T here are several causes of TOS. The common underlying cause of the syndrome is compression of the nerves and arteries of the arm in the Thoracic Outlet. In some cases the cause of compression is evident- an extra first rib or an old fracture of the clavicle, which reduces the space of the outlet. In other cases the cause is not clear. Compression may occur with repetitive activities that require the arms to be held overhead. Symptoms S ymptoms of TOS include pain, numbness and tingling, (pressure on sensory nerves) weakness and fatigue (pressure on motor nerves) or swelling and coldness in the arm and hand (pressure on blood vessels). The symptoms can mimic many other conditions, such as a herniated disk in the neck, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even bursitis of the shoulder. Thus this syndrome can be very difficult to diagnose.

2. Osteopathic Principles Key To Treating Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndromes Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. http://www.acofp.org/member_publications/thoracic.htm

Osteopathic Principles Key to Treating Patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndromes Four major syndromes have specific characteristics and diagnostic tests by Elaine Wallace, DO A 28-year-old weight lifter presents to your office for assistance due to a complaint of progressive numbness in the lateral aspects of his forearms accompanied with a recent inability to bench press his usual weight routine. He increased his upper body workout (pectoralis and neck muscles) six weeks ago, but has no other life changes. He has a friend in a similar situation who received great relief after seeing her osteopathic physician and wants to know if you can help him. Where do you begin? There are few syndromes seen by the busy family practitioner that better demonstrate the osteopathic interrelationship of structure and function than does Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS).

3. Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/thoracic_outlet/

Home FAQ Site Map Search NISMAT: Advanced search... About Philosophy Research ... Guestbook Sports Medicine Corners: Orthopaedics Exercise Physiology Nutrition Physical Therapy ... Links Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome More than just a pain in the neck. Thoracic outlet syndrome is actually a collection of syndromes brought about by abnormal compression of the neurovascular bundle by bony, ligamentous or muscular obstacles between the cervical spine and the lower border of the axilla. What does that mean? First of all a syndrome is defined as a group of signs and symptoms that collectively characterize or indicate a particular disease or abnormal condition. The neurovascular bundle which can suffer compression consists of the brachial plexus plus the C8 and Tl nerve roots and the subclavian artery and vein. The brachial plexus is the network of motor and sensory nerves which innervate the arm, the hand, and the region of the shoulder girdle. The vascular component of the bundle, the subclavian artery and vein transport blood to and from the arm, the hand, the shoulder girdle and the regions of the neck and head.

4. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Information Page National Institute Of thoracic outlet syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Welcome To Thoracic Outlet Syndrome A web page explaining the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome including, but not limited to pain, chest pain, entrapment neuropathies, shoulder pain, http://www.tos-syndrome.com/

The objectives of this Page are to facilitate the diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. To offer a definition and method of diagnosis, as well as, the relationship of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome to chest pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). To show the importance of Air Plethysmography in the detection of Positional Subclavian Artery Obstruction and Sympathetic Tone. To outline a Treatment Plan To demonstrate a cost effective Neurovascular Machine used to diagnose Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Large and Small vessel disease, Entrapment, Neuropathy, Sympathetic Tone, and Impotence. This unit has FDA Pre-Market approval. You may contact Dr. Selmonosky at: doconline2@cox.net You are visitor This site created and maintained by Harvest Graphics of Ellijay, GA Contact the Web Master at wieberg@ellijay.com This Page was last updated on: Carlos A. Selmonosky, M.D.

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7. Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes photographs demonstrating some stretching exercises. http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/thoracic_outlet/index.html

Home FAQ Site Map Search NISMAT: Advanced search... About Philosophy Research ... Guestbook Sports Medicine Corners: Orthopaedics Exercise Physiology Nutrition Physical Therapy ... Links Physical Therapy Corner: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome More than just a pain in the neck. Thoracic outlet syndrome is actually a collection of syndromes brought about by abnormal compression of the neurovascular bundle by bony, ligamentous or muscular obstacles between the cervical spine and the lower border of the axilla. What does that mean? First of all a syndrome is defined as a group of signs and symptoms that collectively characterize or indicate a particular disease or abnormal condition. The neurovascular bundle which can suffer compression consists of the brachial plexus plus the C8 and Tl nerve roots and the subclavian artery and vein. The brachial plexus is the network of motor and sensory nerves which innervate the arm, the hand, and the region of the shoulder girdle. The vascular component of the bundle, the subclavian artery and vein transport blood to and from the arm, the hand, the shoulder girdle and the regions of the neck and head.

8. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome From the Hand Surgery Center of Brooklyn and Staten Island, concise definition, signs, symptoms, and treatment related to thoracic outlet syndrome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. NINDS Forwarding Page Information Sheet on this syndrome compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/thoracic_doc.htm

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11. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome That s certainly the case with thoracic outlet syndrome, or TOS. TOS gets its name from the space (the thoracic outlet) between your collarbone (clavicle) http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=206&topcategory=Shoulder

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13. EMedicine - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome : Article By Andrew K Chang, MD thoracic outlet syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to compression of the neurovascular structures at the superior aperture of the thorax. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic578.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Last Updated: February 7, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: TOS, vascular thoracic outlet syndrome, vascular TOS, neurologic thoracic outlet syndrome, neurologic TOS, arterial TOS, arterial thoracic outlet syndrome, venous thoracic outlet syndrome, venous TOS, compression of neurovascular structures AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Andrew K Chang, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Coauthor(s): J Stephen Bohan, MD, FACP, FACEP , Director, Observation Medicine, Clinical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital Andrew K Chang, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

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15. EMedicine - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome : Article By Meghal Antani, MD thoracic outlet syndrome thoracic outlet syndromes are due to the compression of the neurovascular structures passing through the thoracic outlet. http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic688.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Vascular/interventional Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Last Updated: August 30, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Differentials X-ray ... Bibliography Author: Meghal Antani, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Interventional Radiology, Washington Hospital Center Coauthor(s): Gary P Siskin, MD , Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Albany Medical College; Division Chief, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Albany Medical Center Meghal Antani, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Radiology American Heart Association , and Editor(s): Anthony Watkinson, MD , Consultant and Senior Lecturer, Department of Radiology, The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital; Bernard D Coombs, MBChB, PhD

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17. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Di thoracic outlet syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/thoracic/thoracic.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Disorders Thoracic Outlet Syndrome NINDS Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Information Page Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck) and various nerves and blood vessels between the base of the neck and axilla (armpit). For the most part, these disorders have very little in common except the site of occurrence. The disorders are complex, somewhat confusing, and poorly defined, each with various signs and symptoms of the upper limb. True neurologic TOS is the only type with a clear definition that most scientists agree upon.The disorder is rare and is caused by congenital anomalies (unusual anatomic features present at birth). It generally occurs in middle-aged women and almost always on one side of the body. Symptoms include weakness and wasting of hand muscles, and numbness in the hand.

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20. DESIREE COOPER Healing Touch Soothes Pain, And The Soul I was assigned to Angela, who, after one examination, suspected that I had thoracic outlet syndrome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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