41. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome. Orthopedic Clinics of NA 1996;27747762 Diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome using electrophysiologically guided scalene http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0909.html

Thoracic outlet syndrome DESCRIPTION: A constellation of symptoms that affect the head, neck, shoulders and upper extremities caused by compression of the neurovascular structures (ie, cords of brachial plexus and subclavian artery and vein) at the thoracic outlet May be due to congenital bony, muscular, or tendon anomalies; post traumatic, following clavicular or cervical spine injures; or idiopathic, without discernible cause System(s) affected: Nervous, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Unknown Predominant age: Neurologic type (95%) - 20-60 years Venous type (4%) - 20-35 years Arterial type (1%) (atherosclerosis) - young adult or older than 50 Predominant sex: Arterial type - Male = Female CAUSES: Upper thoracic neurovascular bundle compression Cervical rib Taut anomalous scalene muscles Elongated C7 transverse process Poor posture Pancoast's tumor Atherosclerotic plaques within vessels Subclavian muscle Fibrous and ligamentous bands Costocoracoid tendon Callous bone formation from fractured clavicle or first rib Aberrant tissue Neck trauma Synonyms: Scalenus anticus syndrome Cervical rib syndrome Costoclavicular syndrome TOS ICD-9-CM: 353.0 Thoracic outlet syndrome

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Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Thoracic outlet syndrome Definition Thoracic outlet syndromes are a group of disorders that cause pain and abnormal nerve sensations in the neck, shoulder, arm, and/or hand. Description The thoracic outlet is an area at the top of the rib cage, between the neck and the chest. Several anatomical structures pass through this area, including the esophagus, trachea, and nerves and blood vessels that lead to the arm and neck region. The area contains the first rib, collar bone (clavicle), the arteries beneath the collar bone (subclavian artery), which supply blood to the arms, a network of nerves leading to the arms (brachial plexus), and the top of the lungs. Pain and other symptoms occur when the nerves or blood vessels in this area are compressed. The likelihood of blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet being compressed increases with increased size of body tissues in this area or with decreased size of the thoracic outlet. The pain of thoracic outlet syndrome is sometimes confused with the pain of angina that indicates heart problems. The two conditions can be distinguished from each other because the pain of thoracic outlet syndrome does not appear or increase when walking, while the pain of angina does. Also, the pain of thoracic outlet syndrome usually increases if the affected arm is raised, which does not happen in cases of angina.

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45. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Definition And Much More From Answers.com thoracic outlet syndrome n. Any of several syndromes in which blood vessels or nerves are compressed, usually by an overlying muscle, as they pass. http://www.answers.com/topic/thoracic-outlet-syndrome

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Medical WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping thoracic outlet syndrome Dictionary thoracic outlet syndrome n. Any of several syndromes in which blood vessels or nerves are compressed, usually by an overlying muscle, as they pass from the neck region to the arm, causing pain, numbness, and weakness of the arm and hand. Diagnosis Thoracic Outlet Syndrome What is the thoracic outlet syndrome? 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. The thoracic outlet is surrounded by muscle, bone, and other tissues. Any condition which results in enlargement or movement of the tissues of or near the thoracic outlet can cause the thoracic outlet syndrome. These conditions include muscle enlargement, injuries, an extra rib from the neck at birth (cervical rib), and tumors at the top of the lung (rare). Often no specific cause is found. It is felt by some researchers that the evolution of the torso of primates from a four-legged to a two-legged position may predispose humans to the development of thoracic outlet syndrome. The resulting vertical posture produced flattening of the chest cage and a shift of the shoulder joint backwards, both of which narrowed the thoracic outlet.

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Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Definition and Symptoms Related Sections in this series: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Definition and Symptoms Causes Treatment - Part I Treatment - Part II ... Exercises Read my Definition of TOS The thoracic outlet gets its name from the space (the thoracic outlet) between your your first rib and your collarbone (clavicle). This tight passageway is filled with blood vessels, muscles, and nerves. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to the abnormal compression or irritation of these vessels, nerves and muscles in this area. Click here for a good diagram of the thoracic outlet and surrounding area Symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The medically established symptoms of TOS may include: Numbness, swelling or tingling of the arm, shoulder and hand

47. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome includes those disorders that result in compression of nerves or blood vessels supplying the arms. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=1794&page=1

48. VascularWeb: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when the narrowing of the space between your collarbone and your first rib causes pressure on the nerves or blood http://www.vascularweb.org/_CONTRIBUTION_PAGES/Patient_Information/NorthPoint/Th

Vascular Web Provided by the SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY Search To VascularWeb Patients and Families Home Vascular Conditions, Tests, and Procedures Links to Other Sites ... Physician Search Print-Friendly Version Thoracic Outlet Syndrome What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Your thoracic outlet is a small space between your collarbone and your first rib. Many blood vessels, muscles, and nerves that serve your arms are located in this area. Several conditions can narrow this space. If this narrowing causes unusual pressure on your nerves or blood vessels, you may have thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). The symptoms of TOS may vary depending on whether nerves, arteries, or veins in the thoracic outlet are compressed. Ninety-five percent of cases of TOS are associated with symptoms of nerve compression. Three to 4 percent of cases occur when veins, blood vessels that return oxygen-depleted blood to the heart, become compressed. In this situation, blood clots can develop in the compressed veins and can cause arm pain and swelling. The arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood to the arm and hand, are compressed in the remaining 1 to 2 percent of TOS cases. Long-term compression of the main artery in your arm can lead to blood clots that could move to your hand, resulting in hand ischemia (lack of oxygen) which, in turn, may lead to limb loss. What are the symptoms?

49. VascularWeb: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition where nerves and/or vascular thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of disorders that affect the http://www.vascularweb.org/_CONTRIBUTION_PAGES/Patient_Information/Links_To_Pati

Vascular Web Provided by the SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY Search To VascularWeb Patients and Families Home Vascular Conditions, Tests, and Procedures Links to Other Sites ... Physician Search Print-Friendly Version Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, TOS Vascular Surgery: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Linked to Cleveland Clinic Foundation) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition where nerves and/or vascular structures are compressed in the shoulder region resulting in various symptoms such as pain, numbness, weakness and swelling of the arm and hand. …More Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Short Summary (Linked to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of 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). …More Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Linked to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) TOS gets its name from the space (the thoracic outlet) between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib. 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. …More policies, rules and regulations

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www.thebodyworker.co m Explorations in the Theory and Practice of Massage Therapy and Bodywork Web www.thebodyworker.com Arthritis Sciatica Tendinitis/Tenosynovitis Plantarfasciitis [ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ] Muscle strains/ sprains Shin splints Scoliosis Headaches ... Challenge to the Massage Profession: Defining Medical Massage Free Class to help you build your practice! Service Sellers Master Class Purchase Insurance Billing Manual E-Book ... Create Your Web Presence! A complete guide to making a website that will get you new clients! The Best Massage Books! Highly recommended reading list! Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique! The Key to Building Presence in your Practice Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Definition: The thoracic outlet is the area of the shoulder/neck where the nerves (brachial plexus) and blood vessels (subclavian vessels) pass from the cervical area toward the axilla. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a set of symptoms due to compression and/or irritation of these vessels and nerves. There is much controversy among physicians and diagnosing this syndrome is very difficult. It is often confused with carpal tunnel syndrome, brachial plexus syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome and bursitis. Causes: Disc protrusion, herniation or degeneration causing nerve impingement

51. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics in some cases, thoracic outlet syndrome will be accentuated by recurrent The relationship between dead arm syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome. http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/thoracic_outlet_syndrome

Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A - Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - See: Vascular Problems of the Upper Extremity - Discussion: - thoracic outlet space is created by the clavicle, first rib, subclavius muscle, costoclavicular ligament, and anterior scalene muscle; - most often affects subclavian artery , vein, and lower trunk ( ) of brachial plexus - both the subclavian artery and the brachial plexus traverse between the anterior and middle scalene muscles - most symptoms arise from neural compression; - compression may occur at the junction of the lower trunk and 1st rib; - in some cases, thoracic outlet syndrome will be accentuated by recurrent anterior shoulder instability , and may be the cause of the "dead arm syndrome;" - Exam: neuro exam: - compression of the inferior trunk ( ) is seen most often; - anterior division of inferior cord forms medial cord which gives rise to the median ulnar nerves - sensory changes in the ring and little finger;

52. Nonunion Of The Clavicle And Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Wheeless' Textbook Of Or Nonunion of the clavicle and thoracic outlet syndrome and symptoms of intermittent brachial plexus impingement or thoracic outlet syndrome. http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/nonunion_of_the_clavicle_and_thoracic_outlet

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53. AllRefer Health - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups http://health.allrefer.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-info.html

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54. AllRefer Health - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Pictures & Images thoracic outlet syndrome pictures and images. thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when there is compression of vessels and nerves http://health.allrefer.com/health/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-pictures-images.html

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55. Transaxillary Approach For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The Minimal Access Surgery Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital exists for the practice and research of surgical techniques that are less invasive for http://www.nyp.org/masc/thoracic_outlet.htm

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56. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The Section of General Thoracic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center is one of the top ten US hospitals for treating lung diseases. http://hora.cpmc.columbia.edu/dept/cs/divisions/cardiothoracic/dd_tos.html

Shortcuts Directions Events Find the Right Doctor Directory Risk Assessments Search Second Opinion Send for Info Site Map Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a diagnosis steeped in controversy. The term is used to describe symptoms which arise from compression of either the subclavian artery (arterial TOS), the subclavian vein (venous TOS), or brachial plexus (neurogenic TOS). The first two are well-recognized entities, however they account for less than 5% of patients with TOS. By far, the majority of patients with this diagnosis have neurogenic TOS. The diagnosis itself is controversial. Many believe that neurogenic TOS does not exist because there are no universally-accepted objective tests available to diagnose it. Those who do believe the diagnosis exists argue that there is a large collective experience from many countries with patients who exhibit symptoms characteristic of neurogenic TOS and who improve after surgery directed at decompression of the lower brachial plexus. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Introduction Incidence Treatment ... What is Hyperhidrosis?

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58. Caring Medical - Sports Injuries - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Upper Chest Pain) In thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), the space is, presumably, narrowed, The doctor said I have thoracic outlet syndrome and I need surgery to give the http://www.caringmedical.com/sports_injury/thoracic_outlet_syndrome.asp?area=spo

59. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - OhioHealth thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare nerve and circulatory disorder. It results from compression of nerves and blood vessels that lead from the upper chest http://www.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/51E8E5FD-9ACA-4DAA-8DF2586D5

60. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome An information leaflet on thoracic outlet syndrome, from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health Safety. It provides information on what it is, http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D013901.html

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