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Does first rib resection relieve the pain of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yes: Surgery is a last resort. Physical therapy ,meds, manual treatment could be tried prior to surgery.

Answered 10/5/2014

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