Zach Wheeler is the ace of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff. The Phillies are in first place in the National League East, due in no small part to Wheeler’s pitching. In a huge shock to the Phillies and their fans, Wheeler suffered a blood clot in his pitching arm, and likely has developed venous thoracic outlet syndrome.

In the maze of medical jargon, finding a Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) specialist can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. We've got your back with expert tips on how to locate the right specialist who can unravel the mysteries of TOS and provide you with that much-needed diagnosis. From understanding symptoms to navigating treatment options, we've got all the insider knowledge you need to kickstart your journey towards relief.

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 is being diagnosed in baseball players at increasing levels. Learn why these elite athletes are at increased risk for TOS.

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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!

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