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Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 3/2011

01-09-2011

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Definition, Aetiological Factors, Diagnosis, Management and Occupational Impact

Authors: Jacky Laulan, Bernard Fouquet, Camille Rodaix, Penelope Jauffret, Yves Roquelaure, Alexis Descatha

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 3/2011

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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 and conclusion 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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Metadata
Title
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Definition, Aetiological Factors, Diagnosis, Management and Occupational Impact
Authors
Jacky Laulan
Bernard Fouquet
Camille Rodaix
Penelope Jauffret
Yves Roquelaure
Alexis Descatha
Publication date
01-09-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-010-9278-9

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