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Case of the month. Thoracic outlet syndrome—A functional disturbance of the thoracic upper aperture?
Author(s) -
Lindgren KarlAugust,
Manninen Hannu,
Rytkönen Hannu
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880180508
Subject(s) - neurovascular bundle , thoracic outlet syndrome , medicine , disturbance (geology) , conservative treatment , surgery , thoracic outlet , upper limb , geology , paleontology
We describe a young woman with typical neurovascular symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). A three‐dimensional computerized scan showed a “dislocation” of the first rib at the costotransverse joint. The patient responded to a conservative approach to treatment. The patient presented here demonstrates the functional compromise of the upper thoracic aperture that is frequently seen in young women. © 1995 John Wiley &Sons, Inc. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.