ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2017
Choosing Surgery for Neurogenic TOS: The Roles of Physical Exam, Physical Therapy, and Imaging.
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- Physical assessment and rehabilitation for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS): A scoping review.Hand therapy · 2026Review
- Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: a review of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- Anatomical and histological analysis of the scalene triangle in a Japanese population: implications for thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis and management.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- The Morphology of the Dorsal Part of the First Rib in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Clinical Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Current Concepts in the Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of suspected neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome-a systematic scoping review.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Review of the Literature and Report of an Italian Experience.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
- Discovering Pathologies in the Anatomy Lab: The Case of Brachial Plexopathy Mimicking Neurological Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Spartan medical research journal · 2020Article
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Biomechanical and Exercise Considerations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- The Art of Caring in the Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
- Diagnosing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Current Approaches and Future Directions.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- Cervical rib and the risk for undiagnosed thoracic outlet syndrome.Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacologyArticle
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Abstract
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is characterized by arm and hand pain, paresthesias, and sometimes weakness resulting from compression of the brachial plexus within the thoracic outlet. While it is the most common subtype of TOS, nTOS can be difficult to diagnose. Furthermore, patient selection for surgical treatment can be challenging as symptoms may be vague and ambiguous, and diagnostic studies may be equivocal. Herein, we describe some approaches to aid in identifying patients who would be expected to benefit from surgical intervention for nTOS. We describe the role of physical examination, physical therapy, and imaging in the evaluation and diagnosis of nTOS.
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