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08-05-2014, 10:45 AM | #1 | ||
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Hello everyone! I was recently diagnosed with TOS and have begin to try to find some relief! I have had an appointment with Dr. Annest and he confirmed TOS and requested that I see Dr. Sanders for a scalene block. Then we ALS talked about surgery. I am very concerned about having Sanders do the block. From what I understand his practices are very outdated. I would love to hear any feed back on any recent experiences with either of these doctors??? Thanks for all of the help and information!!!
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08-05-2014, 11:25 PM | #2 | ||
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Have no fear about Dr. Sanders doing the scalene block. He knows exactly what he is doing. At the top in the sticky threads someone described getting the lidocaine scalene block from Dr. Sanders, this is an exact description of what I experienced.
He will possibly do a pec minor block as well. This is all purely diagnostic. You will also likely have a nerve conduction test with Dr. Machanic. He is also brilliant. He picked up on the exact muscles I was having trouble with that are now weak and have caused me to have diminished fine motor skills. If your intent is to have surgery, than you are getting some of the best care in the country in my opinion. |
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08-06-2014, 05:52 PM | #3 | ||
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Parbie -6/20/14 Seroma Drainage Right Side -7/18/13 Re-do of Right sided Supraclavicular Thoracic Outlet Decompression by Resection of Cervical Rib, First Rib, and Neurolysis -8/30/12 Unsuccessful Right sided Supraclavicular Thoracic Outlet Decompression via Scalenectomy, Brachial Plexus and C2 through T1 Neurolysis, Resection of fibrous band attachment to Cervical Rib and Pectoralis Minor Tenetomy |
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08-08-2014, 09:54 AM | #4 | ||
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08-09-2014, 10:32 PM | #5 | ||
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I had surgery/diagnosis with Dr. Annest and Sanders. Couldn't be more pleased. Dr. Sanders did a fantastic job during my appointments. I trust him completely.
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You are in good hands with both Dr. Sanders (had the blocks done in May 2014 with him) and Dr. Annest (he did my bi-lateral cervie and 1st rib resections in 2004 and bi-lateral pec-minor disinsertion in 2005). Far from outdated, these doctors are on the cutting edge of TOS study.
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09-22-2014, 07:45 PM | #7 | ||
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How many years did you have TOS before you got surgery? Dr. Sanders and Dr. Annest were my doctors but claimed I was inoperable after muscles above and below the collarbone "caved in".
I am six years disabled and in a bad way. I see others getting surgical help years after diagnosis and am wondering why I can't..... |
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09-22-2014, 08:04 PM | #8 | ||
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I guess what I am saying is, his methods are great, but he may not be in peak form. Scalene blocks can be dangerous, although he has probably performed them in his sleep. That being said, he knows more about TOS than any other doctor on the planet. This I can tell you after years of research. He took my calls for years and I nominated him for a Nobel prize (not that they gave it to him). He has spent his whole career researching TOS and his book on TOS (which you can find online) tells the story of what will happen to you.....It basically told the story of my life had I known it when I first read it....... |
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09-24-2014, 07:31 PM | #9 | ||
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09-25-2014, 01:45 PM | #10 | ||
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I had bilateral tos surgeries w both ribs n muscles removed, had sx for 8 yrs preop. Also a complex patient, due to having previous neck fushion, ulnar n decompression and a subacromian decompression. I think u need to get another opinion. There are several other expert tos drs around the country. The newest tos book came out May 2013 which 4 experts contributed to the making of this book. U used to be able to read some parts online, but I dont think u can anymore. Its put out by Springer. anymore. |
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