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I've recently been dxed with tos. my pcp prescribed pt. is there more i should be doing? should i see a specialist to see what kind of tos i have?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do the PT: There are surgical options for tos, but only if conservative measures fail. So, if you don't improve, you'll need to be evaluated by a surgical specialist who performs tos procedures.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/10/2013

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