How is the long term outlook after having surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome?

Nerve damage?: It really depends upon how much nerve damage there was before they did the surgery. If there is not permanent nerve damage then you can expect a full recovery. It may also take many months to know for sure. If you were having a lot of nerve pain and numbness, once the nerve is decompressed with the surgery it can take a while to recover.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Variable: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is due to compression of the brachial plexus, or nerves to the arm. The longer the compression, the less likely this will lead to complete resolution of symptoms, but generally will give some degree of relief. Discuss the options with your surgeon.