Arm Swelling and Pain
(Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)

What is Arm Swelling and Pain (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)?

Arm swelling and arm pain can in some rare cases be related to compression of Arteries, Veins and Nerves in the narrow opening between the arm and chest known as the ‘Thoracic (Chest) Outlet’.

There are different types of thoracic outlet syndrome and this can often occur in young people and also healthy fit athletes.

Thoracic (Chest) Outlet
Thoracic (Chest) Outlet

How do we treat Arm Swelling and Pain (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)?

Depending on the severity of your condition, we treat Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with both surgical and non-surgical interventions.

Surgical

First Rib Excision

Non-surgical

Arm Compression
Physiotherapy