Fascicular Injury in True Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Associated with Manual and Shockwave Therapies: A Case Report.
True neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a rare condition resulting from brachial plexus compression, frequently associated with congenital anomalies such as cervical ribs or fibrous bands. We report a unique case of nTOS involving both a cervical rib and fibrous band, complicated by an incidental intraoperative finding of a fascicular rupture in the lower part of lower trunk. Notably, the patient had no history of trauma but had undergone multiple sessions of manual therapy and a single extracorporeal shockwave therapy to the cervical region, raising concerns about a potential iatrogenic contribution.
Authors
- In Cheul Choi
- Jae Jun Nam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1293-0497)
- Jong Woong Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2751-2519)
- Yeongyoon Koh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9186-1196)
Institutions
- Korea University Medical Center (KR)
- Christine M. Kleinert Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2700-4984
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00