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Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Treatment of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Published on: September 13, 2020
Fascicular Injury in True Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Associated with Manual and Shockwave Therapies: A Case
Jae Jun Nam1,2, Yeongyoon Koh1, Jong Woong Park1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
True neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a rare condition resulting from brachial plexus compression, frequently associated with congenital anomalies such as cervical ribs or fibrous bands. We report a unique case of nTOS involving both a cervical rib and fibrous band, complicated by an incidental intraoperative finding of a fascicular rupture in the lower part of lower trunk. Notably, the patient had no history of trauma but had undergone multiple sessions of manual therapy and a single extracorporeal shockwave therapy to the cervical region, raising concerns about a potential iatrogenic contribution.

