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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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Thoracic outlet syndrome, CRPS type 2, Cervical spondylosis, fibromyalgia - Back & Neck Community

- Sep 30, 2009
Cervical spondylosis C5-C6 and CRPS type 2, thoracic outlet syndrome by CybermMeg22, 1 min...

Cervical spondylosis C5-C6 and CRPS type 2, thoracic outlet syndrome - Back & Neck Community

- Sep 30, 2009
Dear Doc, I have a long-standing problem (diagnosed) with the neck, and after a trauma ...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, I might finally have an answer! - Pain Management Community

- Jun 28, 2009
Well guys I got my EMG/NCV done and it looked okay just as the one I had done over a year a...

Diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, carpel tunnel and nerve damage to ulnar - Neurology Community

- Jun 03, 2009
I was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, nerve damage to ulnar nerve in elbow and car...

chronic pain, left side of body only - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Feb 07, 2009
I have been experiencing chronic pain from my neck, left shoulder, and arm. Pain and numbne...

Soulder problems leading into rest of arm. - Neurology Community

- Nov 07, 2008
I'm a runner for my college and I was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome this past sum...

THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME & CERVICAL HERNIATION - Neurology Community

- Sep 18, 2008
IN 1994 I HAD THORACIC OUTLET SURGERY, FIRST LEFT RIB RE-SECTION. NOW I HAVE PERIODIC STIFF...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Neurology Community

- Aug 09, 2008
For about two years now I have had my left arm tingling and fingers going numb (ring finger...

Nocturnal arm numbness - Sleep Disorders Community

- Jun 17, 2008
For the past several months, I have been waking up several times a night with one arm compl...

Veins on forearms suddenly pooling with blood after bending my arms - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Jun 03, 2008
Experiencing pain and blood pooling in my arteries and veins of my forearms and hands -- (w...
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