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- Title
Abnormal Anatomical Etiology and the Resultant Bilateral Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Authors
Rizzo, Jennifer L.
- Abstract
The diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is challenging and primarily determined by clinical examination. Symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the arms when raised above the head make the rehabilitation process difficult due to the various manifestations of TOS presented to the athletic trainer (AT). An AT should understand the intricate anatomical characteristics of the thoracic outlet and how various TOS presentations may impact treatment. In this clinical commentary, I provide my own insights for understanding TOS from my perspective as a patient and AT. These insights are valuable when making diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic clinical decisions.
- Subjects
SURGERY &; psychology; ARTERIAL occlusions; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; NERVES; NEUROLOGICAL disorders; PATIENTS; THORACIC outlet syndrome; VOLLEYBALL; DECISION making in clinical medicine; TREATMENT effectiveness; CHEST (Anatomy); PATIENTS' attitudes; UPPER extremity deep vein thrombosis; DISEASE complications; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training, 2020, Vol 25, Issue 4, p157
- ISSN
2157-7277
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/ijatt.2018-0011