What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
10. Treatment
Treating the condition as early as possible will help make treatment easier and increase the chances of the patient making a full recovery. Medications will often be used, including pain killers, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxants. Physical therapy is also a common method of treating the condition.
Depending on the specifics of a case, medication may also be necessary to help prevent the formation of blood clots. In some cases, medication can be necessary to help dissolve any blood clots that have already formed. A variety of surgery procedures can be used if nothing else works, and which procedure is performed will depend upon the case at hand.
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