Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: An often overlooked but treatable condition

The Journal of Family Practice. 2013 September;62(9):S16-S21
August 29, 2013|The Journal of Family Practice
Scott Pritzlaff, MD;Adam J. Carinci, MD;Paul J. Christo, MD, MBA
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Scott Pritzlaff, MD; Adam J. Carinci, MD

Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass

Paul J. Christo, MD, MBA

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Editorial Board Member, Chronic Pain Perspectives; Host, “Aches and Gains,” SIRIUS XM Radio – Family Talk 131

Rely primarily on a patient’s history and your physical examination findings in considering the diagnosis. Physical therapy, tricyclic antidepressants or SNRIs, and botulinum toxin type A injections can help control symptoms

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