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Medical diagnostics
Neurology
Vascular surgery

Background:

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a known cause of upper limb pain.
TOS is frequently under-diagnosed and its prevalence underestimated by rheumatologists.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diagnostic challenges associated with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

Main Methods:

A narrative literature review was conducted.

Main Results:

Diagnosing TOS is complex due to intricate vascular and neurological symptoms.
Diagnostic tools include provocative tests, electrophysiological investigations, and Doppler ultrasonography.
Excluding other pain causes and coexisting nerve compression syndromes is essential.

Conclusions:

Effective TOS diagnosis and treatment necessitate collaboration among rheumatologists, neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, thoracic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and psychiatrists.
Multidisciplinary cooperation is vital to prevent severe functional impairment.