Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Posted by Amna hayyat Khan on February 8th, 2021

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a term used in the lower neck and upper chest area to describe a group of disorders that occur when there is compression, damage, or inflammation of the nerves and/or blood vessels (arteries and veins). Thoracic outlet syndrome is named for the space between your lower neck and upper chest (the thoracic outlet) where this community of nerves and blood vessels is located.

Symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Three forms of thoracic outlet syndrome are present:

1. Neurogenic: Affects the nerves that lead to the arm from the spinal cord to the neck. Nerves are involved in most thoracic outlet syndrome cases.

2. Venous: Influences veins

3. Arterial: Influences the arteries

Nerves are involved in about 95 percent of thoracic outlet syndrome cases. If it hits a vein or an artery, it's rare but more severe.

In women, the disorder is more common. In athletes and staff who make repetitive arm movements, it is also frequently seen. Yet everyone can be influenced by it.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms

In your arms and hands, you are more likely to feel them. Included are:

·         Chest, back, or arm pain

·         Numbness or tingling

·         Swelling

·         Vulnerability

·         Decoloration — blue, red, or light

·         Cold hands

·         Atrophy (when the tissue or muscle in your arm starts to waste away)

Causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

·         The following can increase the risk that thoracic outlet syndrome may develop:

·         Sleep problems

·         Tumors in the upper chest or underarm region, or large lymph nodes

·         Stress or depression

·         Participating in activities such as baseball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and others that require repetitive arm or shoulder movements.

·         Repeated injuries arising from the raising of heavy shoulder loads to the neck or back (whiplash injury)

·          Bad posture

·         Weightlifting

Traditional treatment for Thoracic outlet syndrome

Physical therapy:

Physical therapy is the most common initial treatment for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Physical therapy improves the neck and shoulders' range of motion, strengthens muscles, and encourages proper posture. Many patients after completing physical therapy experience an increase in symptoms.

Medications:

 Over-the-counter pain drugs, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Motrin), may be prescribed for pain relief. For additional pain relief, your doctor can prescribe a muscle relaxant.

Surgery:

In certain cases, after an optimal course of physical therapy, surgery may be required to treat neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome if symptoms persist.

Stem cell therapy for Thoracic outlet syndrome

Patients with common shoulder injuries, such as dislocations, arthritis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and rotator cuff problems, benefit from stem cell therapy. Patients will get back to normal operation quickly, unlike full joint replacement or other corrective shoulder operations.

The regenerative treatment of Thoracic outlet syndrome in Pakistan is now provided by the Shifa Regenerative & Rejuvenation Clinic.

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