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
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06, 2022
MLB Star Begins Comeback from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Every pitcher dreams about getting to the big leagues. Only a few have the talent and perseverance to do so. Every generation a dominant pitcher emerges, taking his team to new heights and winning a championship. Stephen Strasburg is one of the rare few in recent memory who stood out at every level since high school, eventually dominating the major leagues and guiding the Washington Nationals to their first World Series championship in 2019. Strasburg won the World Series MVP for his performance. Early in his 2020 season, Strasburg suffered from a nerve issue in his pitching hand, described as 'carpal tunnel neuritis.' He did not pitch again until 2021, at which time he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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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
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.
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01, 2019
Adson’s Sign
Adson's sign: Patient extends neck + turn head to side being tested ➔ hold breath ➔ if radial pulse gone ➔ thoracic outlet syndrome
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01, 2019
Bummed out. :(
I've had pretty crazy past few months. I've never had any health issues before, but after a 9-hour flight back from London at
