Soft Tissue Therapy: In a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome, what are some physical indicators that you might notice, WITHOUT PALPATION? Name 2.

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In a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome, what are some physical indicators that you might notice, WITHOUT PALPATION? Name 2.

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

- drooping shoulders
- head forward-posture
- hyperkyphosis
- scoliosis.
- Finger flexors (Muscle wasting; various muscles in lower arm)
- Muscle Wasting in hands: Interossei muscles, Thenar, Hypothenar

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Answer

Various other essential intrinsic muscles in the hand may also be affected. ALSO: difficulty gripping objects, finger pallor (whiteness), hand edema. EXTREME CASES: finger necrosis

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In a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome, what are some physical indicators that you might notice, WITHOUT PALPATION? Name 2.

- drooping shoulders - head forward-posture - hyperkyphosis - scoliosis. - Finger flexors (Muscle wasting; various muscles in lower arm) - Muscle Wasting in hands: Interossei muscles, Thenar, Hypothenar

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