Adson's Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform Adson's Test locate the radial pulse.
Have the patient take a deep breath and extend the neck, and rotate the head towards the painful 
If radial pulse diminishes on the affected side, it is considered a positive test suspicious for thoracic outlet syndrome

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 2 years ago
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