Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) surgery is to relief the pressure off the nerves to the arm and the Thoracic surgeon removing the muscles that surround and pressure the nerves in the first place achieves it. Relief can also be achieved by removing the first rib, or by removing both muscles and first rib. Although the complications of surgical procedures are, present and they vary among patients and from short-term post-surgical pain to permanent disability.
What is TOS?
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is regarding the compression of the subclavian vessels and nerves of the brachial plexus within the area surrounding the neck and the collarbone. It takes place when the nerves or blood vessels in the neck and shoulder regions are compressed by surrounding structures, such as the first rib or an abnormal rib, and the scalene muscles. There are three types of the condition, which are neurogenic, venous, and arterial. Most of the patients suffer from:
- Pain
- Weakness
- Numbness
- tingling in the neck, shoulder, or arm
What would be the best TOS treatment?
First non-operative treatment is pursued, and surgical treatment is performed as a treatment of choice for patients when noninvasive therapy has failed. Moreover, patients with non-work-accumulated causes of Thoracic Outlet syndrome, such as traumatic Thoracic Outlet syndrome, give a better response to the specialized operations. One of the surgical interventions is excision of the cervical rib. Moreover, decompression surgery is to be the final solution.
What are the recurring TOS side effects?
Problems of Thoracic Outlet syndrome include the side effects:
- Chronic diarrhea
- Muscle spasm in left side of neck into shoulder
- Muscle weakness
- Spasms and/or weakness in left arm
Before opting for the surgery, seek the consultancy of the internationally acclaimed and one of the best Thoracic surgeons in Dubai and around the world, Professor Dr. Uwe Klima, Cardiac – Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon and the managing and medical director of German Heart Centre Bremen. Book an appointment now.
