• Why Athletes are More at Risk for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Why Athletes are More at Risk for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    By Published On: January 5th, 2019

    “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,

  • The sidelining of rising NBA star…

    The sidelining of rising NBA star Markelle Fultz

    By Published On: January 5th, 2019

    The sidelining of rising NBA star @MarkelleF after a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) has put a spotlight on this little-know medical condition. https://twitter.com/hartfordhosp/status/1075346759113736192

  • NBA first overall pick diagnosed with neurogenic TOS

    Sixers GM Unsure if Fultz Will Return This Season

    By Published On: January 4th, 2019

    The Philadelphia 76ers are unsure if Markelle Fultz will play again this season. The 20-year-old Fultz was diagnosed this month with thoracic outlet syndrome and is doing physical

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome first rib resection major league baseball pitchers

    Harvey, others see careers rib-born with procedure

    By Published On: January 3rd, 2019

    When patients leave Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis after Dr. Robert Thompson, a vascular surgeon, has removed their first rib as part of thoracic outlet decompression surgery, they

  • Matt Harvey Baseball Pitcher Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Matt Harvey Joins the Angels on a One-Year Deal

    By Published On: December 27th, 2018

    Years ago, when the baseball world looked ahead to this winter’s starry free-agent class, Matt Harvey stood out as an especially compelling name. He started the All-Star Game