Paget-Schroeder Syndrome (Thoracic-Outlet Syndrome)
Paget-Schroeder Syndrome (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage and collar bone.
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition caused by compression of blood vessels and nerves in the area of the clavicle (collar bone). This compression usually is caused by the presence of an extra cervical rib (above the first rib) or an abnormal tight fibrous band connecting the spinal vertebra to the rib.
Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome may include:
- Pain, numbness, and tingling in the last three fingers and inner forearm
- Pain and tingling in the neck and shoulders (carrying something heavy may make the pain worse)
- Weakness of the muscles in the hand
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Informative Sites on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - RSI-Relief
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 - What is Thoracic outlet syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage and collar bone. - The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The Thoracic Outlet SyndromeAnnie S. Dubuisson, MDDepartment of Neurosurgery, CHU Liege, Belgium(Dr. Dubuisson was a peripheral nerve fellow at LSUMC)Abstract: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is due to compression/irritation of brachial plexus (BP) - eMedicine - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome : Article by Andrew K Chang
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a broad term that refers to compression of the neurovascular structures in the area just above the first rib and behind the clavicle. - 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, neck pain, vascular diagnosis, peripheral vascular disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, upper ex