Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Osteopathic Manipulation for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to develop a protocol to assess blood flow in the upper limb vasculature before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) using Pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasonography (US). We will assess the subclavian artery and vein at two locations (above and below the clavicle) and the brachial artery and vein (within the axilla) to determine the reproducibility of the blood flow findings at each location and the impact of OMT on the blood flow. Additionally we will qualitatively assess morphological changes of the brachial plexus before and after OMT with US.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Men and women 18-65 years of age Experienced intermittent tingling and/or numbness in one or both hands that has occurred within two weeks of the start date of this study.  Exclusion Criteria:  Pregnant Body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m2 (obese) Prior surgery, broken bones, or known birth defects affecting the thoracic outlet, such as clavicular fracture or congenital first rib - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 65 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult