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What is Thoracic outlet syndrome?

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage and collar bone.

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Cool Tingling sensation to right side of head - Neurology Community

- May 20, 2008
I was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet syndrome in summer of 2002. I had my first rib removed...

Left shoulder and hand numbness - Neurology Community

- May 20, 2008
Is Thoracic outlet syndrome the first diagnosis being made for left shoulder pain and numb...

Left shoulder blade pain and tingling in left hand - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Sep 14, 2007
I had a lifting injury and immediately had pain between my shoulder blades. The pain went ...

??? - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Aug 11, 2007
can I be fired from my job after I tell them I have been diagnosed with COPD (it is not job...

Pain at particular time? - Pain Management Community

- Aug 09, 2007
I have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Specifically costoclavicular and pec minor syndrome. I h...

Is any of this related to arm pain and sensations? - Neurology Community

- May 03, 2007
My husband had an mri done of his full spine. This was because of many undiagnosed symptoms...

Could vision problems be related to neck and back injury? - Neurology Community

- Feb 05, 2007
I have a mod to severe disk hern at C5-6 and mild hern at C6-7, bulging disk at L4 and dege...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Aug 20, 2006
I am a 30 year old male and have been working in the consulting industry, requiring me to c...

Thoracic Outlet syndrome surgery - Neurology Expert Forum

- Aug 17, 2006
I had surgery 6 months ago to remove a cervical rib and first rib due to TOC, the only test...

Nausea and other symptoms - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- Oct 24, 2003
I am 29 years old and have been experiencing very strange light headedness. I all of a sudd...
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