Dr. Jiwu Chen

Dr. Jiwu Chen
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Peripheral Nerve Compression

How is neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome treated after overhead activities cause recurrent arm numbness and pain?

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen

Doctor’s answer

After diagnosis, targeted rehabilitation is usually the first step, focusing on improving shoulder and neck mobility, muscle control, and movements that trigger symptoms. If rehabilitation is insufficient, further evaluation for injections or decompression surgery by a specialist may be necessary. It's important to differentiate between neurogenic and vascular types, as their evaluations and management differ.

References and sources

  1. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart-vascular-institute/vascular-surgery/thoracic-outlet-syndrome

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