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A member asked:

Diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome but i only have issues with right arm?

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Not uncommon: It is not uncommon for those who suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome to only be affected on one side and not the other. I hope this helps.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Not unusual: Depends on outlet- rib muscles dominant hand , extra ribs and/ or fibrous tissue that compress the neurovascular structures.

Answered 3/30/2013

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