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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Hello,
If it was me I would ask the Dr "what exactly did they find that shows TOS"?
what exactly is causing the compression to blood flow
why only the one finger affected? - unusual
extra cervical rib?
one side involved or both sides?
Do you have any other symptoms in your arms, or neck, or shoulders like you've read about here?
If you have a blockage, or compression by something that shows very clearly on imaging then a diagnosis is much simpler.
Many of us have a chronic form of RSI that is mostly soft tissue based ,with sticky fascia that adheres to the various muscles & nerves or blood supplies and after time hardens or causes scar tissue. A very very brief & simplified synopsis.
Most of the soft tissue problems won't show up on imaging.
Be very sure to check out the surgeon if you opt for that- skill & experience is key.
but I am very curious why the one finger showed the symptoms like it did..
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These are all great questions and I am going to see the surgeon tomorrow and now at least I have a direction for my questioning.
The Hand surgeon says there is a clear compression, will ask what by.
How do I check out a surgeon, just research him by name on the internet? My hand surgeon said he is the only one in Singapore specialising in this area, guess there is not as much choice here.
I have always had on and off problems with the right side, numbness of the wrist.
The hand surgeon says the blood flow is extremely low to the wrist at the moment and that the whole hand is affected, just that one finger is the worst by far, guess its the longest extremity.
Thanks for your help, will post again when I have seen the surgeon
