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Tinel's test is used to assist in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, not thoracic outlet syndrome. It is performed by tapping the median nerve along its course in the wrist. The test is positive when it causes tingling or pain in the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are no specific diagnostic tests for thoracic outlet syndromes. The diagnosis is made by ruling out other diseases and by observing the patient. Two nonspecific tests that can suggest the presence of thoracic outlet syndrome are.
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∙ 13y agoCompression of blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet causes pain and/or abnormal nerve sensations. Compression usually occurs at the location where the blood vessels and nerves pass out of the thoracic outlet into the arm.
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∙ 10y agoSome causes of thoracic outlet syndrome are the compression of the nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet, just under your collarbone (clavicle), the anatomical defect, a car accident, an activity which is repetitive, and even the pregnancy.
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What population groups tend to get thoracic outlet syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome is most common in women who are 35 to 55 years of age.
What is the difference between Thoracic outlet syndrome and Carpal tunnel syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome is due to a compression of nerves or arteries at the brachial plexus, and carpal tunnel syndrome is due to nerve compression at the wrist.
What is neurogenic TOS?
Neurogenic TOS is thoracic outlet syndrome caused by a nerve disorder.
What is the treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome?
Neurologic TOS requires outpatient referral and conservative outpatient physiotherapy. Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome requires more urgent care that typically includes immediate heparinization, vascular surgery consultation, color flow.
What are the causes of thoracic outlet syndrome associated with nerve compression?
Although the underlying causes are not certain, the condition seems to be associated with lifting heavy objects onto the shoulders or reaching for objects above shoulder level.
What does thoracic mean?
It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.
Why do your hands and fingers go tingly and numb when you breath deeply or sigh?
Could be thoracic outlet syndrome.
What is the cpt code for thoracic outlet compression syndrome arterial?
CPT codes are for procedures. ICD-9 codes are applied to diagnoses. ICD-9 code for thoracic outlet compression syndrome arterial is 353.0. The ICD-10 cross-map to this code will be G54.0. Supercoder has detailed info on this.
What is the cpt code for thoracic outlet syndrome?
Perhaps 64722 for decompression of the brachial plexus and 21615 for first rib resection.
The four structures that can cause nerve compression or impingement for thoracic outlet syndrome are?
TVP of C7, Anterior Scalene, Costoclavicular, and Pectoralis Minor.
How often is the subclavian vein involved in thoracic outlet syndrome?
The subclavian vein is involved in 40% of cases and the subclavian artery in 1% of cases.
What are the primary nerves affected by thoracic outlet syndrome?
The lower two nerves (C8 and T1) are most commonly affected in 90% of persons, following the ulnar nerve distribution.
