Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when blood vessels or nerves become pinched or compressed between the clavicle (collarbone) and the first rib, leading to pain in the shoulders and neck or numbness in the fingers.
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, along with preventative steps, and the treatments we offer to help get you back to normal life.
Since there are both blood vessels and nerves that pass through the narrow space between the clavicle and first rib, thoracic outlet syndrome may be vascular, neurological, or both. Symptoms vary depending on which structures are affected.
When nerves are compressed, signs and symptoms include:
When blood vessels are compressed, signs and symptoms include:
Risk factors for thoracic outlet syndrome include:
There are several behavioral and lifestyle measures that can help prevent thoracic outlet syndrome:
Your doctor may use a variety of techniques to diagnose thoracic outlet syndrome, including a physical exam, X-ray or CT scan, ultrasound, angiogram, or other methods. Symptoms and diagnostic methods can vary since thoracic outlet syndrome may present differently from person to person.
At Vascular & Interventional Specialists, we offer minimally invasive surgeries to treat thoracic outlet syndrome and help relieve symptoms:
VIS is here to help. If you are at risk for spider veins or have experienced one or more of the signs & symptoms, please reach out to schedule a screening. We’ll walk this journey with you.
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If you are experiencing chest pain or tenderness, back pain, persistent hoarseness when speaking, cough or shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, sharp pain in your upper back that radiates downward, or pain in the chest, jaw, neck, or arms, seek urgent medical attention by dialing 911.
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