True about thoracic outlet syndrome are the below EXCEPT
Ans. (d) Upper trunk of brachial plexus are commonly affectedRef: Short Cases in Surgery by RRM* In Thoracic outlet syndrome - Lower trunk (C8, T1) Ulnar nerve is compressed* Subclavian artery is compressed - detected by Adson's test
Adson's test is used for diagnosis
It may be caused by cervical rib
Pain, numbness and paranesthesia in the involved extremity occur
Upper trunks of the brachial plexus are commonly affected
Thorax