THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
[TOS]
Thoracic outlet syndrome is actually a collection of syndromes brought about by abnormal compression of the neurovascular bundle by bony, ligamentous or muscular obstacles between the cervical spine and the lower border of the axilla.
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parts of the body which suffer due to TOS are:
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neuro vascular bundle- it consists of brachial plexus,c8 and t1 roots.subclavian artery and vein.
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brachial plexus-collection of sensory and motor nerves which innervate the hand and shoulder region.
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subclavian artery and vein-transports bllod to arm,hand and shoulder region.
ref-http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/thoracic_outlet/
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