What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition resulting from the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib (thoracic outlet). It is caused by car accident injuries or repetitive job or sport-related injuries.
How do members experience thoracic outlet syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with thoracic outlet syndrome*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Neck pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Tightness in shoulders
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Numbness in arm(s)
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for thoracic outlet syndrome*
Who has thoracic outlet syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 19 | |
| 30s | 41 | |
| 40s | 75 | |
| 50s | 85 | |
| 60s | 69 | |
| 70+ | 14 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 36 | |
| Female | 261 |