Does surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome work? Actual success rates may shock you.

Matt talks about how success is measured for thoracic outlet syndrome surgeries. The metrics for success can skew heavily towards favorable results. It's important to know what research has really been saying about outcomes if you're considering surgery for your hand wrist and forearm aches and pains. Athanassiadi K. et al. (2001) Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: long-term results: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1... Degeorges et al. (2004) Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery: long-term functional results. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1... Altobelli et al. (2005) Thoracic outlet syndrome: pattern of clinical success after operative decompression. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1... It may be much more productive to think about your issues as a problem that can be solved muscularly rather than via surgical intervention. For a DIY program to help retrain shoulder basic mobility, strength, stability, and comfort, check out: 👉 The Shoulder Fix TOS Edition: https://www.uprighthealth.com/thoraci... See also: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/do... **Other Do It Yourself Exercise Programs** https://uprighthealth.com/diy Facebook:   / uprighthealth