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  • Hand numbness

  • Numbness in the fingers

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is thoracic outlet syndrome?

Compression of nerves and/or blood vessels at the base of the neck, causing symptoms like arm numbness. Symptoms worsen or occur when arms are raised, as this action increases pressure in the base of the neck. Causes include tumors, increased muscle or fat in the region, and abnormal ribs at the top of the ribcage.

Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Numbness of the fingers

  • Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow

  • Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist

  • Numbness or abnormal sensation

  • Arm numbness

  • Pain in the arms and/or legs

  • Shoulder pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for thoracic outlet syndrome

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Do you have numbness from your wrist down?

  • Do you have numbness from the shoulder to elbow?

  • Do you have numbness from your elbow to your wrist?

  • Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?

  • Do you have numbness in your arms?

Treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome

Treatment depends on the cause. Symptoms can be managed with physical therapy and painkillers, but surgery is sometimes needed to treat the cause.

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References

  • Collins E, Orpin M. Physical Therapy Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Thorac Surg Clin. 2021 Feb;31(1):61-69. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.09.003. PMID: 33220772.

    https://www.thoracic.theclinics.com/article/S1547-4127(20)30077-3/fulltext

  • Kuhn JE, Lebus V GF, Bible JE. Thoracic outlet syndrome. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Apr;23(4):222-32. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-13-00215. PMID: 25808686.

    https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/Fulltext/2015/04000/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome.4.aspx

  • Vanti C, Natalini L, Romeo A, Tosarelli D, Pillastrini P. Conservative treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. A review of the literature. Eura Medicophys. 2007 Mar;43(1):55-70. Epub 2006 Sep 24. PMID: 16955064.

    https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/europa-medicophysica/article.php?cod=R33Y2007N01A0055

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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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