How is thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosed?
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One of the most important things to know about thoracic outlet syndrome is that it's very difficult to diagnose, since its symptoms are commonly mistaken for other conditions. During the exam, your doctor will look for any signs of nerve or blood vessel compression as well as any physical abnormalities in the shoulders, arms, and hands. If further testing is needed, your doctor may order an X-ray or MRI of the thoracic outlet. Nerve conduction studies and electromyography are also used to help diagnose this disorder and rule out other conditions.
One of the most important things to know about thoracic outlet syndrome is that it's very difficult to diagnose, since its symptoms are commonly mistaken for other conditions. During the exam, your doctor will look for any signs of nerve or blood... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Thoracic outlet syndrome is difficult to diagnose. The most important way to diagnose compression of the nerve is through a good history and medical exam. Learn more Johns Hopkins Medicine about thoracic outlet syndrome.
Thoracic outlet syndrome is difficult to diagnose. The most important way to diagnose compression of the nerve is through a good history and medical exam. Learn more Johns Hopkins Medicine about thoracic outlet syndrome. More -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:Doctors use a combination of imaging studies including chest x rays, CT scans (in some cases with 3-dimensional reconstruction to show compression of the structures at the thoracic outlet), angiography and venography, MRI, ultrasonography, electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies to diagnose thoracic outlets obstructions and determine the most effective treatment.
Doctors use a combination of imaging studies including chest x rays, CT scans (in some cases with 3-dimensional reconstruction to show compression of the structures at the thoracic outlet), angiography and venography, MRI, ultrasonography,... More
