[Predictive factors of long-term functional rehabilitation in thoracic outlet syndromes: 85 XXXX ].

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INTRODUCTION: @entity531 are expressed by various clinical manifestations. Treatment is mainly rehabilitation. We aimed to identify factors predicting long-term functional rehabilitation in @entity1 with this treatment and recurrence of symptoms. @entity1 AND METHODS: We performed a descriptive retrospective analysis of 84 @entity1 who underwent rehabilitation for @entity531 as defined by Revel and colleagues. Data collection involved a questionnaire exploring personal information, risk factors for developing @entity531 , clinical signs, and x-ray results. Long-term results of treatment were evaluated by telephone questionnaire. Data analysis involved use of Stata 6 software. RESULTS: Univariate analysis: predictive factors of negative results with treatment were @entity8018 , sensitive disturbances at the time of diagnosis, and a positive Adson's test result. Predictive factors of positive results were absence of paresthesia at the end of the treatment, and a negative "bell sign" at the end of the treatment. Predictive factors of nonrecurring symptoms were age younger than 34, bilateral positive Adson test result, and need for a supplementary number of sessions. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS: predictive factors of positive results with treatment were absence of sensitive impairment at the time of diagnosis, compliance with home exercises, initial negative Adson's test result, absence of @entity8018 , and absence of paresthesia at the end of treatment. Predictive factors of recurring symptoms were age younger than 34, the need for a supplementary number of sessions and bilateral positive Adson's test result. CONCLUSION: A larger number of subjects are needed to further explore the predictive factors of rehabilitation and recurring symptoms in @entity531 for better validity and significance.
