41. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - DynoMed.com Browse Categories, Return 5 Records. thoracic outlet syndrome, What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Causes of thoracic outlet syndrome? http://www.dynomed.com/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/shoulder/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndro

Return Records Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Causes Symptoms Treatment What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) results from a compression of the nerves that pass into the arms from the neck (brachial plexus).  The corridor through the area between the neck and the armpit (thoracic outlet) is narrowed causing the compression.  This compression causes pain in the shoulder, arm or hand or some combination of the three. This condition is difficult to diagnose and many times, the doctor will need to rule out other conditions before making a diagnosis.  Causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? In many cases, no specific cause of TOS is found.  However, any other condition, which results in growth or movement of the tissues near the thoracic outlet, can cause the syndrome to form.  Examples of other conditions includes: Muscle enlargement Injuries to the area Extra rib from the neck at birth (cervical rib) Large callus from a healed clavicle fracture in an adult Tumors at the upper part of the lung Poor posture, especially in women with large breasts

42. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome MAIN SEARCH INDEX. thoracic outlet syndrome. The pain of thoracic outlet syndrome is sometimes confused with the pain of angina that indicates heart problems. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/001346.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Thoracic outlet syndrome Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources 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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44. AAEM - Patient Resources - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Patient Resources thoracic outlet syndrome. thoracic outlet syndrome. The thoracic outlet is located between the base of the neck and the axilla (armpit). http://www.aaem.net/aaem/patientInfo/thoracic_outlet_syndrome.cfm

Patient Resources - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Membership Directory Practice Issues / Advocacy Employment/Training Career Center Fellowship Listing EDX Courses Training Links ... List Rental Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The thoracic outlet is located between the base of the neck and the axilla (armpit). Many major arteries, veins, and nerves pass through the thoracic outlet. These structures may be compromised in that area creating different, potential problems. These problems can be related to the nerve or circulatory systems. Neurological symptoms can include sensation loss in the arm down to the ring and little finger, hand weakness, and pain. Occasionally, there is an associated extra cervical rib above the normal first rib with thoracic outlet syndrome. For More Information: American Chronic Pain Association - www.theacpa.org National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - www.ninds.nih.gov To Main Patient Resources Page 421 First Avenue SW, Suite 300 East Rochester, MN 55902

45. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Other characters, thoracic outlet syndrome,. Print this article, an entrapment neuropathy involving the brachial plexus. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume III 1/THORACIC OUTLE

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Thoracic outlet syndrome, an entrapment neuropathy involving the brachial plexus . Among the causes are fracture, dislocation, tumour, infection, surgery and cervical rib. This syndrome is part of the double crush syndrome , in which, for example, entrapment of the ulnar nerve occurs in combination with thoracic outlet syndrome. DR The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume III:1 Contacts GE Healthcare Making Waves

46. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome,. Print this article, syndrome caused by compression or irritation of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery or vein. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume VI 2/THORACIC OUTLET

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Thoracic outlet syndrome, syndrome caused by compression or irritation of the brachial plexus , subclavian artery or vein. The symptoms mainly consist of painful discomfort in the shoulder and arm, possibly irradiating to the hand, and paresthesias. In nearly all cases, the symptoms arise from compression or irritation of the brachial plexus. Most patients have a congenital anomaly which narrows the thoracic outlet. The best known is a cervical rib syndrome , but it is important to note that most cervical ribs do not cause any symptoms. The costoclavicular tunnel, through which the brachial plexus passes, may be narrowed by a congenital fibrous band. Several types of these bands have been described. Such a band may be associated with an enlongated transverse process of the lowest cervical vertebra. These bands attach to the first rib and may elevate the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus (this explains the common ulnar distribution of the neurological symptoms). Until now it has not been possible to reliably demonstrate the presence of such a band using imaging methods, including MRI. However, MRI may be useful by replacing conventional arteriography to exclude pathology of the subclavian vessels (such as an aneurysm or arteriosclerotic stenosis), and by excluding other kinds of pathology causing dysfunction of the brachial plexus RH The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume VI:2

47. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome-Detailed Description thoracic outlet syndrome Fact or Fiction? Christopher J. Centeno, MD. thoracic outlet syndrome. The diagnosis inspires fear in http://www.whiplash101.com/thoracic_outlet_syndrome.htm

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Fact or Fiction? Christopher J. Centeno, M.D. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The diagnosis inspires fear in the hearts of insurance adjusters and confusion for most medical providers. Thoracic outlet, or TOS as it’s sometimes known, seems to have gotten this reputation because of its sometimes dubious surgical roots. The surgeries were expensive, carried significant risk for patients, and rarely seemed to help. However, TOS has another side, one with no less controversy, but some basis in science and without the baggage of it’s surgical past. The diagnosis of TOS first shows up in the medical literature in the 1960’s. The syndrome gets its name from a constellation of symptoms that all originate from compression of an area where the shoulder meets the rib cage, dubbed the “Thoracic Outlet”. This area is in the front of the neck, between the shoulder and the chest, under the collarbone and above the ribs. If you think of this area as a house, the floor would be the upper rib cage, the walls would be the scalene muscles, and the roof would be the collarbone or clavicle. Since major nerves and vascular structures pass through this space on their way to the upper extremity, any compression can cause weakness, numbness, and vascular changes in the upper extremity.

48. The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The thoracic outlet syndrome. Annie S. Dubuisson, MD. Am J Surg 170 3337, 1995. Kline DG, Hudson AR thoracic outlet syndrome, in Nerve injuries. http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/neurosurgery/nervecenter/TOS.html

49. RSI Program- 3D-MRA Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome September 2001 URGENT Information Measured Evidence of thoracic outlet syndrome (All Articles). Synopsis Courtesy of a Sorehander http://www.rsiprogram.com/articles/collins.htm

Home: RSIProgram.com September 2001 URGENT Information: Measured Evidence of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ( All Articles Synopsis: UCLA's Dr. Collins Documents the Diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Through the kindness and concern of a Sorehand member, UCLA University, and UCLA's radiologist, Dr. Collins, we recently received a 52-minute (227MB) video transcription of Dr. Collins' extraordinary and ground-breaking work documenting Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. It is THE most important development we've encountered related to computer-related RSI (and RSI in other jobs involving static posture or overhead work). The full video shows Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) results being analyzed by Dr. Collins. This page contains about 3 minutes of critical snippets from the video, and some stills. The following annotated figure gives you an idea of the whole picture... clearly showing the difference between one patient's healthy and unhealthy arms. Healthcare Professionals: The whole 52-minute video is narrated by Dr. Collins, using appropriate medical terminology meaningful primarily to other radiologists, anatomists, or surgeons. In fact the video is useful as a training module to share the technique of performing the anaysis of the MRA, showing extensive manipulations of the various "sections" and surrounding landmark structures. Although less useful to RSI sufferers, this supportive content is meaningful to other healthcare professionals seeking to learn the techniques, and they should

50. UCLA Surgery | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome UCLA Surgery Home Page thoracic outlet syndrome. thoracic outlet syndrome. PagetSchroetter syndrome, a subset of TOS. What is thoracic outlet syndrome? http://www.surgery.medsch.ucla.edu/vascular/dx_TOS.shtml

UCLA Surgery Home Page Overview Doctors Nurse Practitioner ... Contact Us Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Paget-Schroetter syndrome, a subset of TOS What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? What causes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Many things can cause thoracic Outlet Syndrome, as a number of abnormalities can develop in the thoracic outlet area. For example: Some people are born with an extra rib called a "cervical rib". Although most often this causes no particular problem, under certain circumstances the can narrow the opening in the thoracic outlet area and cause compression. Other people may be born with a smaller opening. Most frequently, the symptoms begin after an injury or accident, or after some repetitive movements such as computer work or swimming. Activities that cause enlargement of the scalene muscle, such as weight lifting, can also cause symptoms. What are the usual symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Symptoms always involve the upper extremities. Numbness, tingling, weakness and pain in the arm and hand are the most common symptoms. However, there are many other symptoms as well. Some patients have swelling of the arm and hand. Some patients only have pain if they are doing an activity that requires their arms to be raised such as brushing their hair. Temperature changes of the extremity can occur. Other symptoms that are quite common include pain in the shoulder, back, neck and head. Many people have thoracic outlet problems on both sides, although one side is usually worse than the other.

51. UCLA Surgery | Clinical Service of Clinical Program PagetSchroetter syndrome, a subset of TOS What is thoracic outlet syndrome?...... thoracic outlet syndrome. http://www.surgery.medsch.ucla.edu/asp/Clinical.asp?Clinical_Service=Thoracic Ou

52. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome. Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University College of Physicians and http://www.ortho.hyperguides.com/tutorials/hand/thoraoutlet/default.asp

window.location="http://www.ortho.hyperguides.com/"; Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Attending Orthopedic Surgeon of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, New York H. Matthew Quitkin, MD Orthopedic Surgery MANUS Center Vienna, Virginia

53. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome. What is thoracic outlet syndrome? thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1300/1355.asp?index=6123&

54. Orthogate A Patient s Guide to thoracic outlet syndrome, Medical Multimedia Group Author email Author URL. A Patient s Guide to thoracic outlet syndrome. http://www.orthogate.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Subjects&file=index&req=vie

55. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome You could suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome. Click on the following options to learn more about this syndrome. http://www.goodsam-md.org/body.cfm?id=868

56. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Acupuncture Today, December 2001 Frequently orthopedists, neurologists or chiropractors refer patients with a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. This article http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2001/dec/12katz.html

Acupuncture Today December, 2001, Volume 02, Issue 12 Printer Friendly Version Email to a Friend Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Chiropractic ChiroExpo.com ChiroWeb.com DynamicChiropractic.com Massage Therapy MassageToday.com Dr. Katz's Corner Alejandro J. Katz, MD, OMD, LAc, QME Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Frequently orthopedists, neurologists or chiropractors refer patients with a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will help you know what it is and how to treat it. The symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) are pain, numbness and tingling of the upper extremity. The compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery and vein between the clavicle, first rib and the scalene muscles seems to be the cause. The nerves mostly affected are the radial; ulnar (90% of the cases); median; and musculoskeletal nerves. The patient's symptoms are pain/tingling/burning of the forearm/hand/fingers (third, fourth and fifth fingers). The pain medications usually prescribed include ibuprofen (600-800 mgs 2/3 times a day), naproxen (500 mgs two times/day), vioxx (12.5/25/50 mgs) or celebrex (100/200 mgs). A diagnostic test that could be used for TOS is a nerve conduction study (NCS), which will show whether an abnormality is present (the test's results are usually inconsistent).

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"see the ability, not the disability" You to can help support the Ability Project by: Our Aims ... Z Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Neurology Web Forums at MGH NISMAT Physical Therapy Corner - Info on Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and course of treatment. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - diagnosis of this little known and often overlooked and possible missed disorder. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - info symptoms and advice on TOS Webmaster . Site Design by Ability "see the ability, not the disability" Acknowledgments

58. Medifocus: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Guidebook MediFocus Guides Help Answer Key Questions about thoracic outlet syndrome What thoracic outlet syndrome. Trustworthy Information, Medifocus http://www.medifocus.com/thoracic-outlet-syndrome.php

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