Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4052809 | Current Orthopaedics | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is initially treated non-operatively. Upon failure or unsatisfactory improvement surgical treatment is contemplated. The purpose of this review is to critically appraise available primary research on non-operative treatment of TOS, explore the effectiveness of non-operative treatment approaches and propose an evidence-based treatment strategy.
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Authors
Konstantine C. Balakatounis, Antonios G. Angoules, Kalomoira A. Panagiotopoulou,