What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
3. Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
This variety is also known as neurological thoracic outlet syndrome, and is the most common variety of thoracic outlet syndrome. This variety of the condition affects a group of nerves that pass through the outlet that allows us to control our muscles in our arms, hands, and shoulders.
This condition causes these nerves to become compressed, thus affecting the ability to send messages to and from the affected area. The exact symptoms will vary from case to case, but typical symptoms include tingling or numbers in fingers and arms. Pain in the hands, shoulder, or neck, a weak grip, and loss of muscle in the thumb.
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