Thoracic outlet syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
points of pressure with TOS
A
- costoclavicular space
- interscalene triangle
- anterior scalene
2
Q
how many people have cervical ribs?
A
- 0.5-1% of population, 50% are bilateral
3
Q
location of subclavian vein?
A
between anterior scalene and subclavius muscle
4
Q
what is localized in scalene triangle?
A
brachial plexus and subclavian artery
5
Q
What’s the venous triangle in thoracic outlet
A
Subclavius muscle, anterior scalene abd first rib
Subclsvian vein goes through it
6
Q
What’s the interscalene triangle
A
Between anterior and middle scalene
Subclsvian artery and brachial plexus are in it
7
Q
How many people have cervical rib
A
0.5-1% population
50% bilateral
More common in women
8
Q
What’s the classification for cervical rib and what are the stages
A
Gruber classification
- Less than 2.5 cm
- More than 2.5 cm
- Connected to the first rib with fibrous band
- Connected with an actual articulation joint
9
Q
Adson test
A
Sitting with hands on the knees Turn head to concerned side Deep inhale Radical pulse disappears High false positive rate
