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Sony George1*, Jibi Paul2, Ayana V S3
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2Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
3Consultant Physiotherapist, P.N.N.M Hospital, Anchalumoodu, Perinadu, Kollam, Kerala, India
Corresponding Author:
1*Chief Physiotherapist, P.N.N.M Hospital, Anchalumoodu, Perinadu, Kollam, Kerala, India Mail id: sonyvinujee80@gmail.com
ABSTRACT

Introduction: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) comprises a group of disorders that result in compression of the neuro vasculature exiting the thoracic outlet and was first described in 1956. TOS is usually subclassified into neurogenic TOS (nTOS), venous TOS (vTOS), and arterial TOS (aTOS), depending on the appropriate etiology upon presentation. It has been classified as Venous thoracic outlet syndrome and Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Causes: Sometimes, a congenital (from birth) abnormality can cause thoracic outlet syndrome, but it is more likely to occur after injury or bodybuilding. A cervical rib is an extra rib that grows from the cervical spine. Abnormal muscle or first rib formation, some people may have an extra or aberrant scalene muscle his condition is related to abnormalities of bony and soft tissue in the lower neck region.

Symptoms: Patients with thoracic outlet syndrome will most likely present pain anywhere between the neck, face and occipital region or into the chest, shoulder and upper extremity and paresthesia in the upper extremity. The patient may also complain of altered or absent sensation, weakness, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness in the arm and hand. The skin can also be blotchy or discolored. A different temperature can also be observed.

Management: Medical Management include Thrombolytic medications are given to dissolve blood clots. Anticoagulant medications decrease the blood’s ability to clot. Surgical Management include chest (thoracic surgery or blood vessel (vascular) surgery perform the procedure. Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery has risks of complications, such as injury to the brachial plexus. Physiotherapymanagementcan decrease symptoms of pain and increase muscle strength, improve Postural correction and return to near normal function of upper limb.  

Keywords: Thoracic- Venous thoracic outlet syndrome; Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome; Thrombolytic and Anticoagulant medications; Postural correction

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