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Richard J Sanders1, Sharon L Hammond

  • 1University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E. Ninth Avenue, Denver, CO 80246, USA. rsanders@ecentral.com

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|March 10, 2004
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) was once thought to be a vascular issue. It is now understood as a neurological condition resulting from neck trauma that damages scalene muscles.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Historically, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) was primarily considered a vascular condition.
  • Etiology was attributed to subclavian artery compression by congenital anomalies like cervical ribs or scalene muscle tightness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the primary nature of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
  • To contrast historical vascular theories with current neurological understanding.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and contemporary medical understanding of TOS.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches over time.

Main Results:

  • The prevailing view of TOS has shifted significantly since the 1920s.

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  • Current understanding regards TOS predominantly as a neurological condition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Neck trauma leading to scalene muscle injury and scarring is the modern primary cause of TOS.
    • The understanding of TOS pathophysiology has evolved from vascular compression to neurological impairment.