According to Souza, thoracic outlet syndrome presents with which type of arm symptoms such as numbness or tingling?

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According to Souza, thoracic outlet syndrome presents with which type of arm symptoms such as numbness or tingling?

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of several nerve fibers as they pass through the thoracic outlet, so the sensory changes from this compression tend to be broad and nonfocal. Numbness and tingling are often felt across a wide area of the arm rather than confined to one specific nerve territory, reflecting involvement of multiple brachial plexus fibers. While the symptoms can come and go with arm position, the distribution described by Souza is diffuse rather than localized, which is why this option is the best fit.

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of several nerve fibers as they pass through the thoracic outlet, so the sensory changes from this compression tend to be broad and nonfocal. Numbness and tingling are often felt across a wide area of the arm rather than confined to one specific nerve territory, reflecting involvement of multiple brachial plexus fibers. While the symptoms can come and go with arm position, the distribution described by Souza is diffuse rather than localized, which is why this option is the best fit.

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