Question 1

is the recovery from the neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome surgery hard?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: You should definitely do some physical therapy. Sometimes the nerve discomfort may take some time to resolve. In rare cases it may persist.

Question 2

what is recovery like after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Piece of cake --: it will be ok -- if your doctor told you you needed the surgery then get it done and you will find relief of symptoms pain and numbness of your upper limb immediately

Question 3

is thoracic outlet syndrome surgery a major surgery?

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Yes: It usually involves first and/or cervical rib resection.  What makes the surgery major at this point is extent of nerve or vascular compression that patient presents with that will determine further surgical approaches.

Question 4

what is the prognosis of thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Accepted Answer

Good but: usually surgery is the last thing you want to do for thoracic outlet syndrome because it is simple surgery but it could end up with an open chest and tubes in the chest and the recovery take a long time but the result are usually good if you need one get a second opinion and get done by a thoracic surgeon good luck

Question 5

does thoracic outlet syndrome surgery have a good prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes pretty good.

Question 6

can i lift weights 3 months after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon: The surgeon who performed your surgery is best qualified to answer your question about when strenuous activity could be resumed and,just as important, what type of activities should be permanently avoided.

Question 7

what is the long term prognosis for nuerogenic thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Accepted Answer

It varied: it really varied if you still having problem discuss it with your surgeon they can tell you what to expect most people do well and there is no reason you should not do the same talk to your doctor

Question 8

can you have a thoracic outlet syndrome surgery performed bilaterally in the same session? any recommendations for me?

Accepted Answer

Surgery last choice!: Try physical therapy first for this condition unless there is some unusual indication such as cervical ribs.

Question 9

how can i rehab after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: Slowly increasing your movements, your range of motion , and slowly increase your strength training.

Question 10

will i be able to be a weightlifter again after having thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Accepted Answer

Check with Surgeon.: He (She) would be able to tell you, as he saw how everything looked, when he  was there.
After appropriate therapy and recovery I am sure you would be able to return to your regular activities.
Good Luck.

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Is thoracic outlet syndrome surgery a major surgery?

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Does thoracic outlet syndrome surgery have a good prognosis?

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Can i lift weights 3 months after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

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What is the long term prognosis for nuerogenic thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

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Can you have a thoracic outlet syndrome surgery performed bilaterally in the same session? any recommendations for me?

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How can i rehab after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

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Will i be able to be a weightlifter again after having thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

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