Having thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a medical condition characterized by the compression of nerves and blood vessels, can hinder a person’s productivity and ability to hold active professions and lifestyles. It’s estimated TOS occurs in about every 3 to 80 people out of a thousand . But what factors contribute to such a risk? Let’s find out! 1. Age & Sex Young adults between 20 and 40 years old are more prone to having thoracic outlet syndrome.
10 Risk Factors for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Rose Duesterwald
Rose became acquainted with Patient Worthy after her husband was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) six years ago. During this period of partial remission, Rose researched investigational drugs to be prepared in the event of a relapse. Her husband died February 12, 2021 with a rare and unexplained occurrence of liver cancer possibly unrelated to AML.
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