You know that pitchers run the risk of blowing out an elbow ligament. But who would have thought they could lose a rib? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is, unfortunately, a risk that comes with the ...

As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

Officially, a tight or “stuck” upper body means you lack thoracic mobility. On the contrary, having solid thoracic mobility means you can stand up straight (and maintain that tall posture), as well as ...

What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is when you have pain, swelling, or other symptoms from compression in your thoracic outlet -- the opening between your lower neck and ...

Doctors use various tests to diagnose and assess thoracic outlet syndrome, including tests to evaluate muscle activity and check for neurological issues. Some tests aim to replicate a person’s ...

Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is estimated to occur at a rate of 3–4 cases per 100,000 persons per year and is associated with a high mortality. Reported rates are probably underestimates of the ...

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 ...

Independence Health thoracic surgeon Michael Szwerc asked Hempfield Area’s ninth grade students to raise their hand if they believe vaping is dangerous. Nearly all 360 students seated in the Harrold ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions characterized by the compression of the nerves, arteries, and veins that pass through the space between the collarbone and the first rib. This ...

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 ...