Our team treats adults, young adults and pediatric patients whose TOS developed for a variety of reasons, including athletics. Though it tends not to become prevalent until teenage years or young adulthood, thoracic outlet syndrome can occur across all ages and genders. Common symptoms are pain and an arm that feels cool to the touch Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (artery-related) is a rare form of TOS that occurs when compression damages the blood vessel under the collarbone.Common symptoms include discoloration and swelling Venous thoracic outlet syndrome (vein-related) results when the major vein in the upper chest is damaged.This plexus of nerves innervates the chest, shoulder and arm to govern the function of movement (motor) and feeling (sensory) in the arms and hands Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nerve-related) is the most common form of TOS that results from abnormalities in the lower neck and upper chest compressing the brachial plexus.There are three types of TOS impacting different areas in the thoracic outlet: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.Interventional Radiology - Musculoskeletal (MSK).Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
We work collaboratively with specialists across various disciplines at Mass General to provide expert care to our patients with the goal of achieving the best possible outcomes. Our physicians and care team have a long-standing history of offering solutions for patients whose prior treatments were unsuccessful. Because of the pioneering work that our providers have done in all areas of TOS and their experience in treating both common and complex cases, the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program at Mass General is a major referral center for this disorder, helping patients from all over the U.S. Our doctors and nurses are highly skilled in properly diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome. The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital provides expert diagnosis, treatment and support to patients with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Billing, Insurance & Financial Assistance.
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