Illig K.A., Thompson R.W., Freischlag J.A., Donahue D.M., Jordan S.E., Edgelow P.I. (eds.) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Springer, 2013. — 678 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4471-4365-9Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is an essential reference for physicians involved in the diagnosis, referral and treatment of the condition. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is made up of a constellation of problems resulting from pathology at the thoracic outlet in the neck. Busy specialty practice see multiple affected patients in every clinic, however TOS can often be difficult to diagnosis. This book explores all possible ancillary care issues surrounding this complex condition, including rehabilitation, disability, natural history, and medicolegal issues, and aims to stimulate research, discussion, and a sense of community between professionals involved in this area. Vascular, thoracic, and neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, physical therapists, occupational medicine specialists, and pain specialists alike, will find this book to be a must have for successfully treating, referring and diagnosing TOS in clinical practice.Background and Basic Principles
A Brief History of the Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes
Embryology of the Thoracic Outlet
Anatomy of the Thoracic Outlet and Related Structures
Clinical Incidence and Prevalence: Basic Data on the Current Scope of the Problem
Neurogenic TOS: General Principles
NTOS for the Primary Care Team: When to Consider the Diagnosis?
Anatomy and Pathophysiology of NTOS
Clinical Presentation of Patients with NTOS
Differential Diagnosis in Patients with Possible NTOS
NTOS from the Physical Therapists’ Point of View
The Gilliatt-Sumner Hand
NTOS in the Pediatric Age Group
NTOS in the Competitive Athlete
Cervical Ribs and NTOS
NTOS and Repetitive Trauma Disorders
Pectoralis Minor Syndrome
Double Crush Syndrome
Ergonomic and Postural Issues in NTOS
Radiographic Imaging in Diagnosis and Assessment of NTOS
Electrophysiological Assessment and Nerve Function in NTOS
Scalene Test Blocks and Interventional Techniques in Patients with TOS
Development of Consensus-Based Diagnostic Criteria for NTOS
Pathways of Care and Treatment Options for Patients with NTOS
Physical Therapy for NTOS
Occupational Therapy Treatment for NTOS
Chiropractic Treatment of NTOS
Complementary and Alternative Medicine and NTOS
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and NTOS
Neurogenic TOS: Surgical Techniques
Surgical Techniques: Operative Decompression Using the Transaxillary Approach for NTOS
Surgical Techniques: Operative Decompression Using the Supraclavicular Approach for NTOS
Surgical Techniques: Pectoralis Minor Tenotomy for NTOS
Surgical Techniques: Cervical Sympathectomy in the Treatment of CRPS/RSD
Surgical Techniques: Posterior Approach for Reoperative NTOS
Neurogenic TOS: Outcomes and Future Directions
NTOS: Postoperative Care
Passive and Active Rehabilitation After First Rib Resection
Pain Management in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Pharmacologic Strategies
Pain Management in NTOS – Advanced Techniques
Psychosocial Factors in NTOS
Psychiatric Considerations in NTOS
Assessment and Treatment of Recurrent NTOS
Outcomes After Treatment of NTOS
Directions in Clinical Research on NTOS
Neurogenic TOS: Controversies in NTOS
Controversies in NTOS: Is Laboratory Testing Necessary in Patients with NTOS?
Controversies in NTOS: Inflammation and Symptom Formation in NTOS
Controversies in NTOS: Transaxillary or Supraclavicular First Rib Resection in NTOS?
Controversies in NTOS: To Remove the First Rib or Not?
Controversies in NTOS: Is NTOS Overdiagnosed or Underdiagnosed?
Controversies in NTOS: Is TO Decompression a Vascular, Thoracic, or Neurosurgical Procedure?