Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the approximate percentage of the population affected by TOS?
What is the approximate percentage of the population affected by TOS?
- 5-6%
- 10-12%
- 8% (correct)
- 1-2%
What is the female to male ratio for TOS?
What is the female to male ratio for TOS?
- 2:1
- 1:1
- 4:1
- 3:1 (correct)
Which of the following is not a common anatomical defect associated with TOS?
Which of the following is not a common anatomical defect associated with TOS?
- Abnormal bonds and ligaments
- Cervical rib
- Long C7 transverse process
- Fracture of the humerus (correct)
What percentage of TOS cases affect the vascular structures such as the subclavian artery and vein?
What percentage of TOS cases affect the vascular structures such as the subclavian artery and vein?
What is the most common side affected by a cervical rib in TOS?
What is the most common side affected by a cervical rib in TOS?
Which of the following is not a common muscle anomaly associated with TOS?
Which of the following is not a common muscle anomaly associated with TOS?
Where does the brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass through in TOS?
Where does the brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass through in TOS?
Which part of the brachial plexus is typically affected in TOS?
Which part of the brachial plexus is typically affected in TOS?
What is the typical age range for TOS?
What is the typical age range for TOS?
What is the primary cause of compression on the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in TOS?
What is the primary cause of compression on the brachial plexus and subclavian artery in TOS?