Abstract:Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is a complex disorder characterized by compression of the brachial plexus, resulting in pain, weakness, and sensory changes in the upper extremity. Traditional surgical treatments, such as first rib resection or anterior scalene muscle resection, can be invasive and associated with significant morbidity. We present a unique case of a patient diagnosed with NTOS who underwent a preoperative magnetic resonance imaging with the shoulder in an abduction position to identi… Show more
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