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    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome In Baseball Players

    By Published On: May 25th, 2023

    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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    Five Symptoms That Should Make You Think of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    By Published On: April 4th, 2023

    These five symptoms should make you think of thoracic outlet syndrome.

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    Markelle Fultz’s bizarre injury, explained by a surgeon

    By Published On: January 5th, 2019

    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, was

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    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,

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    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

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    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

  • TOS Case Studies-Delayed Diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Delayed Diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    By Published On: January 1st, 2019

    A 50 year-old woman fell down a flight of stairs at work. Pain, numbness and tingling developed rapidly in her left arm, and then in her right arm.

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    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