Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the severity of thoracic outlet syndrome and upper extremity function, as well as neural integrity.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
This is an observational cross-sectional study. No intervention will be provided. Participants will be assessed and stratified into four cohorts based on self-reported symptom severity of thoracic outlet syndrome using a visual analog scale (VAS) to investigate the relationship between symptom severity and upper extremity function/neural integrity.
Sponsors
Ahram Canadian University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-65 years * Diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome * Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* History of upper extremity surgery unrelated to thoracic outlet syndrome * Other upper extremity disorders unrelated to thoracic outlet syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Isometric Muscle Strength of elbow | Baseline | Maximum voluntary isometric strength of elbow muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. |
| Isometric Muscle Strength of wrist | Baseline | Maximum voluntary isometric strength of wrist muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. |
| Range of Motion (ROM) of the Shoulder joint | Baseline | Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer. |
| Range of Motion (ROM) of the Elbow joint | Baseline | Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer. |
| Range of Motion (ROM) of the Wrist joint | Baseline | Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer. |
| Isometric Muscle Strength of shoulder | Baseline | Maximum voluntary isometric strength of shoulder muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. |
| Self-reported upper extremity function | Baseline | The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, developed by the Institute for Work and Health, is used to measure patient-reported functional outcomes. The DASH questionnaire consists of 30 questions regarding limitations to complete physical activities due to upper extremity pain/impairment. Participants will be asked to respond to each question based on their experiences over the preceding week according to a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (unable to do). Responses will be scored out of 5 and averaged to produce a score out of 100 with higher scores representing greater disability. |
| Nerve Conduction Studies of ulnar nerve | Baseline | Nerve conduction studies will assess the function/integrity of the ulnar nerve. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed