Thoracic outlet syndrome

This extensively revised edition is an essential reference for physicians involved in the diagnosis, referral and treatment of the thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). TOS is made up of a constellation of problems resulting from pathology at the thoracic outlet in the neck. Busy specialty practice sees multiple affected patients in every clinic, but TOS can often be difficult to diagnosis. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome explores all possible ancillary care issues surrounding this complex condition, including rehabilitation, disability, natural history and medicolegal issues, and aims to stimulate research, discussion and a sense of community between professionals involved in this area. Vascular and thoracic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, physical therapists, occupational medicine specialists and pain specialists will find this book a must read for successful treatment, referral and diagnosis of TOS in clinical practice.

A Brief History of the Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes -- Embryology of the Thoracic Outlet -- Evolutionary and developmental issues of cervical ribs/ Evolutionary issues of cervical ribs -- Anatomy of the thoracic outlet and related structures -- TOC: Clinical incidence and Scope of the Problem -- Pathology and Pathophysiology of NTOS -- NTOS for the Primary Care Team: When to Consider the Diagnosis? -- Diagnosis Of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome:2016 Consensus Guidelines And Other Strategies -- Differential diagnosis in Patients with possible NTOS -- Increasing objectivity in the diagnosis of NTOS: The East-meter -- A closer look at QuickDASH and CBSQ: what do they tell us? -- Scalene Test Blocks in patients with possible Neurogenic TOS -- Electrophysiological Assessment and Nerve Function in NTOS -- Pectoralis Minor Syndrome -- Double Crush Syndrome -- Unusual Nerve Entrapments and Neuropathic Syndromes of the Neck and Shoulder -- Cross-sectional imaging in thoracic outlet syndrome -- Ergonomic, Postural Issues, and Repetitive Stress Issues in NTOS -- Psychiatric and psychologic issues in NTOS -- Pathways Of Care And Treatment Options For Patients With Neurogenic Tos…