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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
hope you don't mind - I merged your 2 threads so it's easier for those that will reply.
I don't recall anyone posting specifically about AC problems before a TOS dx.
But I'm sure it can happen especially if a missed or incorrect dx and /or poor PT, or even poor positioning during the AC surgery - that can cause a stretch injury & TOS, or TOS like symptoms.
The baseball players that have had the surgery for TOS probably had shoulder injuries - but none have posted here.
I know I can't throw a ball over handed anymore.
I've had about 3 shoulder strain injuries due to repetitive job motions.
But no surgery and no specific AC problems.
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Looking up the surgery for AC joints, the removal of the distal portion on the clavicle, mentions TOS as a possible complication. My surgeon, back in 1969, told me I'd have trouble performing task up over my head, but never specified why. It has always been that in seconds my arms go numb from lack of blood flow, but just recently the nerves have been getting compressed. No pain, but inflammed nerves running all the way down my arms.
Sounds like surgery for TOS is way too risky for the degree of problems I have so far. But the flow now is an issue just typing on the computer.