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The symptoms of NTOS in athletes may be nuanced, and are most commonly and directly related to their athletic activities. There are many conditions with overlapping symptoms affecting the upper extremities, which must be excluded in high performing athletes. Because they repeatedly are required to perform exaggerated and at times violent movements of the upper extremities, NTOS in this highly competitive group may pose unique treatment challenges. Outcome studies confirm favorable results with correction and relief of neurogenic symptoms following surgery and successful return to athletic activities in the majority of athletes.
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Pearl, G.J. (2021). NTOS in the Competitive Athlete. In: Illig, K.A., et al. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55073-8_32
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