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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Also called: TOS
If you have thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), the nerves or blood vessels just below your neck are compressed, or squeezed. It can be between the muscles of your neck and shoulder or between the first rib and collarbone. You may feel burning, tingling and numbness along your arm, hand, and fingers. If a nerve is compressed, you may also feel weakness in your hand. If a vein is compressed, your hand might be sensitive to cold, or turn pale or bluish. Your arm might swell and tire easily.
TOS can be a repetitive stress injury. An extra rib, scar tissue, traumatic injury or inherited defects can also cause TOS. Treatment depends on what caused your TOS. Medicines, physical therapy and relaxation might help. Surgery may also be an option. Most people recover.
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- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome General Information(National Pain Foundation)
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Electrodiagnostic Testing(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(Society for Vascular Surgery)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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- Article: Surgery remains the most effective treatment for Paget-Schroetter syndrome: 50...
- Article: Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a disorder with serious vascular complications.
- Article: Thoracic outlet syndrome: an overview.
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