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.
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07, 2022
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06, 2022
Elite Swimmer Overcomes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Meet Jake Marcum, an elite college swimmer who overcame TOS. Read his inspiring story.
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06, 2022
MLB 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 [...]
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04, 2019
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!
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01, 2019
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 [...]
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01, 2019
Benedictine 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, [...]
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01, 2019
Markelle 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 [...]
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01, 2019
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 [...]
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01, 2019
The sidelining of rising NBA star Markelle Fultz
Hartford Hospital @hartfordhosp The sidelining of rising NBA star @MarkelleF after a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) has put a spotlight on this [...]
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01, 2019
Adson’s Sign
LearntheHeart.com @LearntheHeart Adson's sign: Patient extends neck + turn head to side being tested ➔ hold breath ➔ if radial pulse gone ➔ thoracic [...]