Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know
Primary care physicians act as the first-line experts for early diagnosis of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Here is what primary care physicians need to know about recognizing and diagnosing neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome In Baseball Players
Baseball players, particularly pitchers, suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome at higher rates than ever before. Learn why these elite athletes are at increased risk for TOS.
Five Symptoms That Should Make You Think of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
These five symptoms should make you think of thoracic outlet syndrome.
Statistics Make the Case for Chris Archer
Chris Archer, Minnesota Twins’ pitcher, is making a comeback from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Read two different statistical analyses regarding his success.
Elite Swimmer Overcomes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Meet Jake Marcum, an elite college swimmer who overcame TOS. Read his inspiring story.
MLB Star Begins Comeback from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Every pitcher dreams about getting to the big leagues. Only a few have the talent and perseverance to do so. Every generation a dominant pitcher emerges, taking his team to new heights and winning a championship. Stephen Strasburg is one of the rare few in recent memory who stood out at every level since high school, eventually dominating the major leagues and guiding the Washington Nationals to their first World Series championship in 2019. Strasburg won the World Series MVP for his performance. Early in his 2020 season, Strasburg suffered from a nerve issue in his pitching hand, described as ‘carpal tunnel neuritis.’ He did not pitch again until 2021, at which time he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
Kyle Zimmer’s emotional debut for Royals…
Kyle Zimmer had a bright future as a major league pitcher. But his present was darkened by an onslaught of injuries. Thoracic outlet syndrome seemed the final insult, but surprisingly, Kyle is back!
5 Tips to Find Out if You Have TOS
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Benedictine pitcher back on mound after blood-clot surgery
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Markelle Fultz’s bizarre injury, explained by a surgeon
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