Thoracic outlet syndrome

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• Nonspecific functional thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a common syndrome that complicates working with the arm elevated. The arm typically gets tired and numb in this position.
• The diagnosis is based on patient history, clinical examination and exclusion of other disorders.
• Conservative treatment is in most cases sufficient to restore function.

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Adson's test, G54.0, Nerve Compression Syndromes, Orthopaedics, Physical medicine, Roos’ test, Surgery, TOS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vascular surgery, cervical rotation-lateral flexion test, provocation test