Nerve Disorders Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Information Entrapment in Middle Plexus at 1st Rib
Slideshow: Entrapment of middle plexus at the costo-clavicular passage.
The right side (A) demonstrates an S-shaped course passing under the clavicle and over the first rib, while the brachial plexus elements on the left side (B) travel along a comparatively straight course. This type of entrapment may be best treated by first rib resection.
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