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Hi i am 45 years old i have a serious medical problem called thoracic outlet syndrome i need help. what treatments are available?
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Be sure: Be very clear about the diagnosis. Many have no symptoms, and those with symptoms may respond well to physical therapy. Surgery becomes an option for properly evaluated persons.
Answered 6/5/2013
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Thoracic outlet: Physical therapy is able to help greater than 90% of people with this problem. For the rest, as a last resort, surgery including first rib resection is a possibility.
Answered 8/31/2013
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