Question 1

tos can thoracic outlet syndrome go away on its own? how long does it take? or is it something i will have to live with?

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No, : No, thoracic outlet syndrome probably will not go away on its own unless you had a specific injury causing inflammation and swelling in that area. But, if you have tos it may be effectively treated with conservative measures such as stretching and physical therapy under the guidance of a trained professional. Sometimes anti-inflammatory injections are used if the condition is felt to be due to inflammation or injury. Approximately 10-15% of the time a decompressive surgery is needed, but this would be the final option after exhausting all other non-surgical interventions.

Question 2

still in pain after two surgeries for thoracic outlet syndrome. any advice on what to do next?

Accepted Answer

See a,pain doc: it is possible,that the cause of your pain wasn't thoracic outlet syndrome. A pain doc will both eval your cause and offer treatment options from massage, to pills, to,injections. You may need a cervical MRI and EMG to help differentiate causes for this problem

Question 3

whats thoracic outlet syndrome?

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TOS: Tos involves the lower portion of the brachial plexus, where nerves from the neck pass through a tunnel into the chest on the way to the arm.  The plexus can get trapped in the outlet area, and this event can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, but can also affect blood vessels.  On occasion, a congenital first rib can cause compression but trauma may also promote tos.

Question 4

what is thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Narrowing of space: Thoracic outlet syndrome is narrowng of the space between the first rib and the anterior scalene muscle.  The axillary vein and artery and brachial plexus nerve passes through this space.  Narowing the space can pinch the artery, vein, nerve or all of the above.  Also, a rare, abnormal cervical rib can cause the same problems.

Question 5

can thoracic outlet syndrome be cured?

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Usually yes: Yes, usully with surgery in severe symptomatic cases.

Question 6

is thoracic outlet syndrome permanent?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Assuming that is correct diagnosis, this can commonly be helped with physical therapy. There may be necessity to consider surgical intervention for refractory symptoms, yet that surgery is commonly successful. This is a difficult diagnosis, to come to, so I would make sure you are comfortable with how you came to this diagnosis, and if not consider another opinion.

Question 7

how common is thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not very common: Three manisfestations:

1. Pinching of the artery leading to the arm and hand (most common)
2. Pinching of the vein leading to the arm and hand, resulting in swelling (next common)
3. Pinching of the nerve resulting in various types of pain (not very common).

Question 8

what is thoracic outlet syndrome release?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Thoracic outlet surgery is done to remove pressure or compression of the nerve, artery, and vein going to the arm. This involves removing the first rib, and releasing any scar tissue present. This results in significant reduction in symptoms in most cases.

Question 9

how can i treat thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic outlet: Physiotherapy initially
surgery if symptoms continue.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Pain, numbness: Thoracic outlet syndrome can affect the vein, artery or nerves of the arms. Symptoms can include swelling of the arms, (vein compression) pain or numbness when using the arms overhead, or pain that can extend from the neck or shoulder down to the hands or fingers. Most symptoms are aggravated by doing things that narrow the space where vein, atery and nerve travelling to the arm are.

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