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Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery!

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Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the space between the collarbone and first rib (thoracic outlet). Common causes include trauma, repetitive injuries, pregnancy, and anatomical defects, such as having an extra rib. Symptoms include pain in the shoulders and neck and numbness, weakness, and coldness in the fingers. Treatment involves physical therapy and pain relief. In rare cases, surgery may be needed to relieve the compression.

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This video is titled as thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. The description covers thoracic outlet syndrome generally, including its causes, symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain and numbness, weakness and coldness in the fingers, and treatments including physical therapy, pain relief and, in rare cases, surgery to relieve compression.

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  • Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the space between the collarbone and first rib
  • Causes listed include trauma, repetitive injuries, pregnancy and anatomical defects such as an extra rib
  • Symptoms listed include shoulder and neck pain and numbness, weakness and coldness in the fingers
  • Physical therapy and pain relief are described, with surgery in rare cases to relieve compression

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This video presents “Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery!” — Thoracic outlet syndrome affects the space between the collarbone and first rib (thoracic outlet). Common causes include trauma, repetitive injuries, pregnancy, and anatomical defects, such as having an extra rib. Symptoms include pain in. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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