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Can first rib fracture cause thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Dr. Shawn Dalton-bethea answered

Specializes in Pain Management

1st rib fx & TOS: Trauamtic 1st rib fractures can contribute to TOS especially when there is a non-union (fracture pieces do not heal back together as one unit. Pieces press on vessels & nerves). Hemorrhage from the fracture into the thoracic outlet can also contribute to TOS (compression of vessels & nerves by blood).

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Answered 5/7/2015

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