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KMID : 1040020220130020049
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International Journal of Pain
2022 Volume.13 No. 2 p.49 ~ p.54
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Conservative Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Narrative Review
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Kwon Su-Yeon
Yang Seo-Yon
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Abstract
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a group of disorders that result in the compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian axillary vessels in the area of the thoracic outlet. Patients with TOS can experience various symptoms, such as neuropathic pain, paresthesia, numbness, and weakness. There is no definite consensus on the appropriate treatment method for TOS, and the treatment usually varies depending on the type of TOS. For patients with venous or arterial TOS, thrombolysis or embolectomy is usually considered first; however, when they do not respond to these treatments, surgical treatments are indicated. Patients with neurogenic TOS are typically treated conservatively. Conservative treatment, including oral medications, injections, rehabilitation therapy, activity modification, and patient education, is used as the initial treatment. This narrative review provides a brief overview of the disease, possible treatments, and exercise protocols to help physicians treat TOS.
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KEYWORD
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exercise, review, thoracic outlet syndrome, treatment
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