Hello. I found out about thoracic outlet syndrome just by typing in my
symptoms in the search. I was convinced that I had it the minute I read about
it. I
got lucky and found a specialist in my area. I just went to my appointment and
he confirmed the diagnosis. I have NEVER been impressed with a Dr. Most Dr.s
made me feel that everything was all in my head. He was also the only Dr. that
was worried about my future and said he wants to see my live a quality life.
Since I have a really complex case. My spine is crushed and fused, my
scoliosis is really bad. Plus I have sprengels deformity and the list goes on.
He
wants me to see another specialist that deals with more complex bone
abnormalities. She is in St. Louis Missouri.

Any ways, I just wanted to make everyone aware of them. He is in Pittsburgh,
PA. He is actually head of Thoracic surgery at the Hillman cancer center. His
name is Rodney Landreneau.
http://findadoc.upmc.com/PhysicianBioQuery.aspx?ID=25003102&A=

The Dr. I will be seeing in Missouri is Dr. Susan MacKinnon. She is head of
the division on plastic reconstructive surgery and specializes in thoracic
outlet syndrome. Has anyone heard of her??

Can anyone give me an estimate on how long it takes to recoop after surgery??

Thanks! Jill
Pgh. PA


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