Early versus Late Surgical Treatment for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Table 1

Preoperative assessment of both groups.

Clinical presentation	Group I (late surgical treatment) 𝑛=15	Group II (early surgical treatment) 𝑛=20
Paraesthesia	11 (73.7%)	19 (95%)
Pain	10 (66.7%)	15 (75%)
Muscle weakness	6 (40%)	5 (25%)
Muscle wasting	3 (20%)	0
Positive provocative tests	6 (40%)	12 (60%)
Reduced or absent SNAP of ulnar nerve	12 (80%)	10 (50%)
Denervation in EMG	7 (46.7%)	0
Prolonged F latency	4 (26.7%)	1 (5%)
DASH	34.2±13.3	27.3±10.5