Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
The thoracic outlet is a part of the body that is located between your top rib and your collar bone. It is through here that you will find a number of blood vessels and nerves flowing through, in addition to muscle. There is usually plenty of space for everything to pass through, but this is not always the case.
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition in which space is limited in the thoracic outlet. This can cause the nerves and/or the blood vessels to become squeezed. This can, in turn, lead to a restriction of the flow of blood, and the pinching of the nerves can also lead to various symptoms.
