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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) occurs when the nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and the first rib are compressed. This can lead to pain in the shoulders and neck, and numbness in the fingers. Here is a test you can perform to test for TOS, you’ll need a partner for it:* Have your partner sit comfortably while you feel for their pulse with your index and middle fingers* Gently raise the arm up overhead and note whether the pulse decreasesTested positive or experiencing symptoms? Mov

2.6K views · 46 reactions | ROOS TEST FOR THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (TOS) The Roos test has a sensitivity of 84% and a specificity of 30% (Gillard et al. 2001) and stresses all three interfaces (posterior scalene port, costoclavicular space and subcoracoid tunnel) where the brachial plexus can become compressed. (Watson et al. 2010). Watch out as the very low specificity of 30% means that this test will create a high number of false positives! | Physiotutors | Facebook

Wright's test for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) The Wright’s test is designed to decrease the retropectoralis minor space in the first step, while the second part of the test implicates the costoclavicular interval. Unclear descriptions in the performance of the Wright’s test in the study of Gillard et al. in 2001 prohibit any statement about the accuracy of this test. For this reason, the clinical value in practice is questionable. A positive result is a decrease in the radial pulse and/or rep