I am recently diagnosed with bilateral arterial and neurogenic TOS. I'm not sure, but I think I have the venous form as well due to some instances of swelling. I've had symptoms since September 2011. I was very active, playing basketball and lifting weights regularly. No obvious injury to associate with the development of TOS.

Anyways, I sought medical treatment after my symptoms began. Due to a couple misdiagnosed conditions by a doctor and an unnecessary ulnar nerve decompression surgery I didn't get a proper diagnosis until last week. Testing included EMG w/ NCV, MRI of elbow, PPG, and Thoracic CT scan w/ contrast. The CT scan was done on my right arm only. The doctor is assuming the left side is identical.

The only thing abnormal he saw on the CT scan (there is no final report yet) was an enlarged subclavius muscle. He said I did not have cervical ribs.

Anyways, I'm seeing Dr. William Pearce at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Has anybody seen him? If so, how do you feel about him?

Also, he has asked me to try six weeks of PT. He referred me to somebody he uses regularly, but they have a two month wait list and are out-of-network with my insurance. So, instead I am scheduled for my first visit to Dynamic Physical Therapy tomorrow. Has anybody been there, or is there a place in Chicago you would recommend?