Neurologic thoracic outlet syndrome: summarizing a complex history and evolution.

[thoracic outlet syndrome]

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS ) is a blanket term encapsulating many different clinical entities . Neurologic or neurogenic TOS (NTOS ) is its main contributor , but it remains a complicated and sometimes controversial entity . NTOS incorporates numerous types , etiologies , clinical presentations , diagnostic findings , and therapeutic modalities . This article reviews the spectrum of disease within the thoracic outlet that affects the brachial plexus , with a special emphasis on the commonly afflicted sports medicine patient .