thoracic

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Definition

 

Symptoms & signs due to compression of brachial plexus & /or subclavian vessels at root of neck

 

Epidemiology

 

80% 30-50 years 

 

F:M = 2:1 

 

Incidence

 

Uncommon

 

Anatomy

 

Thoracic Outlet forms communication at root of neck 

- for passage of nerves and vessels from mediastinum to axilla 

DISH

Definition

 

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

- non-inflammatory disease

- ossifying enthesopathy / bone forming diasthesis

- most commonly involves spine / anterior longitudinal ligament

 

AKA  Forestier's disease

 

DDx

 

Ankylosing Spondylosis

 

DISH

- non inflammatory

- no facet or SIJ involvement

- no squaring of anterior vertebral body