• Brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and subclavian vein pass through the costoclavicular interval and retropectoralis space.

    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 [...]

  • 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

    Hartford Hospital‏ @hartfordhosp 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. [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • 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 [...]