Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Symptoms & Signs (True Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Disputed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)

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Alternate Names : True Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Disputed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome include:

shoulder pain that increases in certain positions

arm pain

hand pain, especially in the ring finger and little finger

weakness, numbness, or coldness in the arm

vein distention in the hands

decreased movement of the shoulder and arm

limpness in the arm and shoulder

tingling of arms, hands, shoulders, or neck

swelling of fingers and hands

funny feeling in face

Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition causing pain, tingling, and color change in the fingers and toes when exposed to cold

damage and death to the tissues

absence or decrease of a pulse in the arm

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/03/01

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