Why Athletes are More at Risk for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
“TOS most frequently occurs in relatively young, active and otherwise healthy individuals, particularly those engaged in heavy lifting or repetitive overhead use of their arms,” said Dr. Parth Shah,...
View ArticleMarkelle Fultz’s bizarre injury, explained by a surgeon
After a two-year stretch of confusion, frustration, internet conspiracies, and unpredictability, Markelle Fultz, the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2017 No. 1 draft pick who suddenly couldn’t shoot a basketball,...
View ArticleBenedictine pitcher back on mound after blood-clot surgery
Drake Curry said he felt like he was throwing 100 pounds. A baseball had never seemed so heavy to the Benedictine Bulldogs’ pitcher, but Curry and his arm have come a long way in just five months. The...
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5 Tips to Find Out if You Have TOS
Many patients with TOS tell us their stories. One common thread patients tell us is that they see many doctors before they are correctly diagnosed with TOS. If you think you have TOS, we would like to...
View ArticleKyle Zimmer’s emotional debut for Royals…
When a tearful Kyle Zimmer called his father, Eric, to tell him he had made the Royals’ 25-man roster after nearly seven years of cruel twists had sabotaged his once-promising baseball career, Eric...
View ArticleMLB Star Pitcher Starts Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Comeback
Steven Strasburg, star pitcher for the Washington Nationals and MVP of the 2019 World Series, pitched last night for the first time since July of 2021. Strasburg was drafted by the Washington...
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Elite Swimmer Overcomes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
A Young Man with a Dream Jake Marcum is a young man with a dream. Since he was young, Jake knew he would be a great swimmer. But his dream was interrupted in a surprising way. Follow Jake’s story as...
View ArticleStatistics Make the Case for Chris Archer
We Would Like to Make the Case for Chris Archer Chris Archer pitches currently for the Minnesota Twins. Initially, the Cleveland Indians drafted Chris in the 5th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur...
View ArticleFive Symptoms That Should Make You Think of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Overview Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is characterized by the compression of the nerves, arteries, and veins in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet includes the space between the anterior and...
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome In Baseball Players
A New Baseball Season Means New Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Cases We are one month into a new major league baseball season. Like many baseball fans, I am excited and intrigued by the new rules, by the...
View ArticleNeurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know
Primary Care Physicians Often Provide the First Alert About Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Here’s What They Need to Know. Have you ever experienced numbness or tingling in your fingers, hands, or...
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