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TOS

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:37 pm
by teryllhorse
Is Thoracic Oulet Syndrome a part of a Brachial Plexus Injury?

Re: TOS

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:43 pm
by marieke
Yes, TOS is part of the Brachial Plexus:

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck), and/or the subclavian artery and vein (blood vessels that pass between the chest and upper extremity).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome