Thoracic outlet syndrome: definition, aetiological factors, diagnosis, management and occupational impact.
J Occup Rehabil
; 21(3): 366-73, 2011 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a controversial cause of neck and shoulder pain due to complex mechanisms involving muscular dysfunction and nerve compression. Although management of thoracic outlet syndrome must be based on a multidisciplinary approach, physicians and occupational therapist should be familiar with the principles of diagnosis and treatment. METHOD, RESULTS ANDCONCLUSION:
The purpose of this article is to review the definitions, diagnosis and management of this syndrome. A particular emphasis was described on the links between the workplace and the individual in the pathogenesis, prevalence in the workforce and the course of this disease.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome del Desfiladero Torácico
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Rehabil
Asunto de la revista:
REABILITACAO
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia