Anatomy/Pathophysiology
This structure is affected by nTOS.
What is brachial plexus?
This is the most common symptom in thoracic outlet syndrome.
What is paresthesia?
This is considered the gold standard for aTOS/vTOS.
What is traditional angiography/venography?
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The brachial plexus is formed from the ventral rami.
What is C5 - T1?
Biceps strength corresponds with this myotomal level.
What is C6?
This imaging modality revolutionized the diagnosis of TOS.
What is MR neurography?
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Who is Rickey Henderson?
The trunks of the brachial plexus divide into anterior and posterior divisions at this structure.
What is the clavicle?
This test involves palpation of the radial pulse as the patient breathes in deeply, extends the neck, and turns the head towards the affected side.
What is the Adson test?
These are the two major operative approaches for treatment of TOS.
What is supraclavicular and transaxillary?
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What is the Miracle on Ice?
These are the three major divisions of the thoracic outlet.
What is intrascalene triangle, costoclavicular triangle, and subcoracoid/pec minor space?
This physical exam maneuver involves repetitive opening and closing of the fists over a 3 minute period.
What is the Roos test?
This is one of the four surgical options discussed for the treatment of TOS.
What is a neuroplasty, scalenectomy, first-rib resection, or pec minor release?
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This is one of three structures that make up the orders of the intrascalene triangle.
What is the anterior scalene, the middle scalene, and the first rib?
This test involves palpation of the radial artery with hyperabduction and external rotation of the arm.
What is the Wright/Allen Test?
Stage 1 of the non-operative treatment of nTOS focuses on this.
What is pain relief?
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