Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 587-593
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260553
Prevalence of Neurogenic and Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Among Construction Site Worker Using ROOS and Adson Test
Rubina Jilani Pathan1, Dr. Gayatri Batkulwar2
1Intern, SVSS Latur College of Physiotherapy, Latur, Maharashtra.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Community Physiotherapy, SVSS Latur College of Physiotherapy, Latur, Maharashtra.
Corresponding Author: Rubina Jilani Pathan
ABSTRACT
Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) typically presents with upper extremity symptoms resulting from the compression of neurovascular structures in the area of the neck, above the first rib 4. repetitively lifting and carrying heavy objects and also working in tough environment3. The sustained activities can be linked to repetitive work, loading of tendons, rupture of the muscle fibers along with muscle disorders 3. The clinical manifestations may include pain, paresthesia, numbness, weakness, fatigability, swelling, discoloration, in the upper extremities 2.
Aim: To find out the percentage distribution of neurogenic and vascular thoracic outlet syndrome among construction site workers.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome among construction site workers using ROOS test.
- To determine the prevalence of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome among construction site workers using Adson test.
Methodology: A observational study was conducted among construction-site workers. A total sample (n=40) was screened using the ROOS test and Adson test workers’ demographic data, age groups (21–28 years; 29-36 years and 37-45 year), gender, and work experience (1–10 years; 11–20years and 21-30 year) were recorded. The prevalence of positive ROOS and Adson cases was calculated, and subgroup analysis was performed. Data was then taken on Excel Sheet and Statistical analysis was done.
Result: There is 90% demonstrated a positive result for ROOS Test for neurogenic, 10% positive result for Adson test and 5% positive result for both tests.
Conclusion: The above study concluded that there is 90% positive for (ROOS Test) neurogenic, 10% positive for (Adson Test) Vascular and 5% Positive for both tests.
Keywords: Construction site worker, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Rapid open over-head sign test (ROOS), Adson test.
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