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 ...

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 ...

Thoracic aneurysm open surgery is a treatment for a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), a bulge in your aorta. The aorta, your body’s largest blood vessel, begins at your heart and extends into your ...

If nonsurgical treatments do not relieve a person’s thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve compression in the thoracic outlet. Surgery may include a first rib ...

Keller was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to symptoms associated with thoracic outlet syndrome. Keller dealt with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome earlier this season while on the ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is primarily recognised as a progressive respiratory condition that imposes a significant symptom burden on patients. Beyond the classic manifestations of ...

The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

Harmonization of patient-reported outcome measurement across four academic medical centers: Multi-site clinician focus group results from the Carolinas Collaborative Initiative. This is an ASCO ...