{"id":1929,"date":"2018-08-01T09:01:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T09:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workerscompdrbrooklyn.com\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2018-07-11T23:12:54","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T23:12:54","slug":"thoracic-outlet-syndrome-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workerscompdrbrooklyn.com\/2018\/08\/01\/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surprisingly, is one of the more common conditions diagnosed<\/a> by Dr. Jeff J. Mollins. As the premier accident specialist in New York, with almost 30 years of experience, Dr. Mollins is well aware that Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can result from a traumatic accident\/or repetitive motion. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome must be promptly and properly diagnosed so that the injured person can begin a comprehensive regimen of therapy to achieve wellness as expeditiously as possible. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can range from mild to severe and the sooner it is treated, the sooner it can be resolved and prevent this condition from becoming dire.<\/p>\n

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first rib (thoracic outlet) are compressed. This can cause pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness in your fingers. Common causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include physical trauma from an accident (work, automobile, slip and fall, construction accident etc), or repetitive injuries from a job (such as working on a computer), or sports related activities.<\/p>\n

\"\"Symptoms<\/h2>\n

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms can vary, depending on which structures are compressed. When nerves are compressed, signs and symptoms of neurological Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include:<\/p>\n