At the WashU Medicine Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, our team of multidisciplinary experts specialize in caring for people with all forms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
Our center is located within the Barnes-Jewish & WashU Medicine Heart & Vascular Center—a national leader on the forefront of heart and vascular care. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for heart and vascular care.
We offer comprehensive diagnosis, conservative treatment, and surgical care for people with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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Our expertise
Our team specializes in caring for people with all types of thoracic outlet syndrome. We work closely with our patients, their families, and referring physicians to provide the best possible comprehensive care.
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome (sometimes shortened to TOS) is an uncommon medical condition that occurs when the nerves or blood vessels between the neck and shoulder are compressed.
Symptoms can include pain, numbness and tingling, and weakness in the affected areas.
TOS can be caused by congenital differences that you are born with, injuries and trauma, or repetitive movements.
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Types of thoracic outlet syndrome
There are three main types of thoracic outlet syndrome. Symptoms and treatment options often depend on the type of TOS.
Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare form of TOS that occurs when the subclavian artery is compressed, leading to compromised blood flow to the arm.
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition involving the compression of the brachial plexus, a network of nerves responsible for transmitting signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand.
Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Venous thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that occurs when the subclavian vein is compressed, leading to obstruction of blood flow from the arm to the heart.
Why choose us for thoracic outlet syndrome
- Our multispecialty team includes vascular surgeons specially trained in diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome, as well as all the experts needed to provide comprehensive care for people with TOS.
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We see a high volume of TOS cases, with people coming to our center from across the country for expert care. This means we have the knowledge and experience to manage even the most challenging of cases.
Among the nation’s best
Vascular disease care at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. Our surgeons also see patients at convenient locations across the St. Louis area.
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