A Novel Approach to First-Rib Resection in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Frontiers in Surgery, 2021 Objectives: The treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) conventionally involves first-rib resection (FRR) surgery, which is quite challenging to perform, especially for novices, and is often associated with postoperative complications ...
Yueying Li +4 more
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Shoulder Isokinetic Strength Deficit in Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2021 Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is an impairing painful condition. Patients usually report upper-limb pain, weakness and paresthesia. Shoulder weakness is frequently reported but has never been described with objective strength evaluation.
Pauline Daley +5 more
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pain and Therapy, 2019 Thoracic outlet syndrome, a group of diverse disorders, is a collection of symptoms in the shoulder and upper extremity area that results in pain, numbness, and tingling.
Mark R Jones, Ivan Urits, Vwaire Orhurhu
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Digital Biomarkers for the Objective Assessment of Disability in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Sensors, 2021 Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a musculoskeletal disorder in which compression of the brachial plexus between the scalene muscles of the neck and the first rib results in disabling upper extremity pain and paresthesia.
Bijan Najafi +5 more
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Muscle &Nerve, Volume 70, Issue 1, Page 28-35, July 2024.Botulinum toxin (BTX) injections into the musculature surrounding the brachial plexus have been examined as a potential treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS).
Tyler Woodworth +5 more
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Novel Diagnosis and Treatment for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [PDF]
CureusThis article presents a unique diagnostic test for the neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS). nTOS is one of the most misdiagnosed and controversial medical problems; the diagnosis is clinical, and there are few specific diagnostic criteria for this
Tafler L +4 more
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A Rare Case of Adult Cervicothoracic Cystic Lymphangioma Presenting as Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [PDF]
CureusCystic lymphangioma (CL) is an uncommon congenital malformation of the lymphatic system, often occurring in the head, neck, or mediastinum, potentially causing compression symptoms like dysphagia or dyspnea, and in rare cases, neurogenic thoracic outlet ...
Almourgi MA.
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Videothoracoscopic First Rib Resection for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Results of 13 Patients. [PDF]
Ann Thorac Cardiovasc SurgPurpose: To present the clinical experience in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) of first rib resection for patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS).
Derdiyok O, Temel U.
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Supraclavicular Release: Long-Term Outcome without Rib Resection [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2021 Our aim was to define clinical long-term outcome of surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome without rib resection, and to find factors predicting long-term results.
Niina Ruopsa +3 more
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Association of Concave Deformity of the Anterior Scalene on Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Vascular Variant of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is a dynamic compression of the brachial plexus. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the concave deformity of the posterior edge of the anterior scalene muscle (CDAS) on sagittal T1
Madi El-Haj, MD, MS +7 more
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