thoracic outlet syndrome…

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thoracic outlet anatomy, thoracic outlet syndrome, condition characterized by pain, in the neck, shoulder, numbness /tingling, the fingers, weakening, the grip, thoracic outlet syndrome, rare condition, compression of blood vessels, nerves, in the area, the clavicle, collar bone, compression, presence of an extra cervical rib, above the first rib, an abnormal tight fibrous band connecting the spinal vertebra, rib, long necks, droopy shoulders predisposed to develop this condition, extra pressure on nerves, blood vessels, following symptoms, indicate thoracic outlet syndrome, discomfort, in the last 3 fingers, middle, ring, pinky, inner forearm, numbness, pain, tingling, pain, tingling, in the neck, shoulders, worsened by carrying something heavy, suitcase, weakness, wasting, the muscles, the hand, upon lifting, arm, appear pale, due to compression, the blood vessels, arm smaller on the side, a congenital anomaly, birth, tests to confirm the diagnosis, x-ray, reveal an extra rib, mri, reveal fibrous band, nerve conduction velocity study, electromyography, emg, syndrome, treated conservatively, physical therapy to strengthen the shoulder muscles, improve range of motion, promote better posture, analgesics, pain medications, surgery is used, a last resort, effective in select cases, suggest other alternatives, selected, patients undergoing removal, the fibrous band, have resolution of symptoms, conservative approaches using physical therapy, in many patients, complications, surgery, relate, particular procedure, anesthesia used, experience any, the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.