Association of disturbances in the thoracic outlet in subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome: a case-control study.

Introduction: A limited amount of research has investigated the potential relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and thoracic outlet dysfunction.

Purpose Of The Study: To compare the prevalence of positive clinical tests suggestive of disputed neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) in subjects with CTS (CTS+) with that of subjects without CTS (control).

Study Design: Case-control study.