Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a common neurologic syndrome resulting in pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the arm, forearm, and hand. This condition affects 0.3-8.0% of the U.S.

This week we are going to discuss something which is relatively common but often goes undiagnosed in the patient with upper extremity pain—the elevated first rib syndrome. The first rib and the ...

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COMPRESSION of the subclavian artery is well known as an essential aspect of the pathology of cervical rib, the scalenus syndrome and anomalies of the first thoracic rib. The demonstration of this ...

Anatomical relationships between the proximal brachial plexus and scalene musculature identified in the cadaveric part of this study: (A) classic anatomical relationship between the brachial plexus ...

Despite thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) being first described early in the 19th century, the subsequent literature seems limited, focusing on case reports and investigations providing little assistance ...

Adson’s sign or Adson’s maneuver is used to diagnose thoracic outlet syndrome. The clinician has the patient extend their neck and turn their head to the side that is being tested. The patient then ...