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Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: An often overlooked but treatable condition
J Fam Pract. 2013 September;62(9):S16-S21
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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