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Naffziger Syndrome
Medical Questions » Naffziger Syndrome
| Name: Naffziger Syndrome |
| Also known as: Cervical Rib Syndrome; Scalenus Anticus Syndrome; Thoracic Outlet Obstruction Syndrome |
| Additional rib present in lower neck above normal first rib. Nerves and arteries can be compressed between the extra cervical rib and the scalenus anticus muscle in the neck. |
Causes of Naffziger Syndrome
Congenital. |
Symptoms of Naffziger Syndrome
Abnormal pressure on ulnar nerve causes pain and pins and needles sensation in arm and hand, muscular weakness of small hand muscles, and altered sensation in forearm and hand. In severe cases patients have cold blue hands, and reduced pulsation and blood flow in the radial and ulnar arteries in the arm. |
Tests for Naffziger Syndrome
X-ray of the neck shows the extra cervical rib. |
Treatment for Naffziger Syndrome
Rest, neck traction, and surgical excision of extra rib.
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Complications of Naffziger Syndrome of its treatment
Horner syndrome. |
Likely Outcome of Naffziger Syndrome
Slowly progressive, intermittent course. Good result from surgery. |
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