Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a syndrome involving compression at the superior thoracic outlet resulting from excess pressure placed on a neurovascular bundle passing between the anterior scalene and middle scalene muscles. It can affect one or more of the nerves that innervate the upper limb and/or blood vessels as they pass between the chest...
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<syndrome> Condition due to compromise of blood vessels or nerve fibres between the armpit (axilla) and base of the neck. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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compression of the brachial plexus nerve trunks and subclavian vessels, with pain in the upper limbs, paresthesia of fingers, vasomotor symptoms, and weakness and wasting of small muscles of the hand; it may be caused by drooping shoulder girdle, a cervical rib (cervical rib syndrome) or fibrous band, an abnormal first rib, con...
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(TOS) Type: Term Definitions: 1. collective title for a number of conditions attributed to compromise of blood vessels or nerve fibers (brachial plexus) at any point between the base of the neck and the axilla; formerly classified on the basis of presumed injurious structure or mechanism, scalenus anticus syndrome, hyperabduction...
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Our Thoracic outlet syndrome Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Thoracic outlet syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome: A condition due to compromise of blood vessels or nerve fibers between the armpit (axilla) and base of the neck, usually due to compression of nerves or blood vessels between the neck and shoul...
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n] - tingling sensations in the fingers
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noun tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm
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Disorders that develop with pressure on the blood vessels or nerves between the collar bone and first rib.
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