Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - clinical assessment

January 23, 2020 by Sian Smale

Recently I listed to a fantastic podcast by Jo Gibson through Clinical Edge on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and was thrilled to learn some advances which have taken place in our knowledge of this condition since I first published a blog on the topic in 2013. Seven years later and I am excited to share a revised piece that includes the latest ideas around clinical assessment, and in particular sensory testing in the differential diagnosis of this challenging condition.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

August 23, 2016 by Sian Smale

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper limb and often considered in the differential diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome and cervical radiculopathy. Understanding the cardinal clinical signs is paramount in assessment as there is no set criteria for diagnosis. This blog explores the presentation, assessment and neurodynamic treatments for this condition.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

December 27, 2013 by Sian Smale

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a cluster of neurological and pain symptoms in the upper limb caused by compression of the brachial plexus and surrounding vascular structures as they pass through the thoracic outlet. This blog outlines the common causes, clinical presentation, assessment procedures in the differential diagnosis of this syndrome.