Resarch for Physical Examination of Thoracic Outlet Syndrom

Comparison of Normal Persons and Patiens

Abstract

Five kinds of physical tests, Adson, Wright, Eden, Morley and 3 minutes test were examined for 312 normal persons and 95 Thoracis Outlet Syndrome patients. Positive rate of each tests were compared between normal and patient group.
Following conclusions were obtained.
1. Radiating pain in Morley test and positive 3 minutes test (Roos) seemed to have highest diagnostic value.
2. About one half of normal persons showed positive Wright test.
3) Although positive rate is low, Adson test is considered diagnostic of thoracic outlet syndrome.