When I was told I had to have rib resection surgery I consulted with a very well respected Orthopedic surgeon in my area whom I have trusted with my child and my husband (the NBA and US ski team trusts him too). I cant say enough good things about this man, he knows his stuff! Anyway, I think so highly of him, that I called him to see if he would do my surgery. He said that he would not do it because TOS should not be treated by Orthopedic surgeons (they do joints, ligaments, tendons, etc.) and told me to stick with the specialists in Denver and that is what he would do if he were in my shoes...
Just food for thought...