Thoracic outlet syndrome involves a group of disorders that leads to compression at the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the space between the clavicle (collarbone) and first rib. Within this ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic outlet is the narrow space between your ...

Whether it’s from dealing with too much stress during the week or taking on too many weekend chores, feeling tightness and pain in your arms and hands is not uncommon and can come from a variety of ...

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to miss three to six weeks as he undergoes ...

A first rib resection is a surgery to remove your first rib. Thoracic surgeons offer this surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome is compression of the nerves or blood ...

With the announcement that San Diego Padres right-hander Tyson Ross will undergo surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, that brings the surgery again to the forefront with another MLB pitcher having ...

Phillies ace pitcher Zack Wheeler is out for the season after being diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The diagnosis was made after Wheeler underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot from is ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions that occur when you have compressed nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the triangular space between your ...

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Diagnosis of vTOS is made by a combination of clinical presentation and noninvasive studies. A duplex ultrasound of the subclavian vein in both the resting position and with the arm abducted to 90° is ...