Thoracic Outlet Compression

Thoracic Outlet Compression: A GP’s Guide to Recognising, Diagnosing, and Treating This Overlooked Syndrome in Australia

Thoracic Outlet Compression (TOC), commonly referred to as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), is a complex condition involving compression of neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet—the narrow passageway between the collarbone (clavicle) and first rib. As a general practitioner in Australia, I frequently encounter patients presenting with symptoms that align with TOS, though diagnosis and management