3.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)- a collection
of symptoms brought about by abnormal
compression of the neurovascular bundle by
bony, ligamentous or muscular obstacles in the
narrow space between clavicle and 1 st rib – the
thoracic outlet.
4. ANATOMY
interscalene triangle
Costoclavicular space
−
Med : 1st rib
−
Med : 1st rib
−
Ant : clavicle,
scaleneus anterior
−
Ant : clavicle
−
Post : scaleneus
medius
−
Lat : costoclavicular
ligament, subclavius
muscle
−
Post : scaleneus
medius
10. Clinical features
Most commonly seen in middle aged women
Usually due to neural compromise.
Interscalene triangle
Artery , Nerves
Costoclavicular space
Vein
Subcoracoid area
Artery, Vein , Nerves
18. Roos Test
Hold both arms in surrendering position
(90°overhead with shoulders in external
rotation) – reproduction of symptoms within 1
minute . Arm collapses if continued.
modified Roos test / Extended Arm Stress
Test(EAST)– same as above. Symptoms
precipitated by opening and closing fists
continuously.
20. Adson's (Scalene) Test
Radial pulse diminishes and disappears on
turning chin to same side.
Decreases space between scaleneus anterior
and medius .
23. Exaggerated military position
Patient shrugs shoulders with deep inhalation
while drawing the shoulders backward in an
exaggerated military position – radial pulse
diminishes.
25. Wright's hyperabduction test
Arm hyperabducted
to 180°-diminishing
radial pulse.
Neurovascular
structures
compressed in
subcoracoid region by
pectoralis minor
tendon, head of
humerus or coracoid
process.