Casting once again: Patient recovers from thoracic outlet syndrome and rediscovers thrill of being on the water
When Justin Pomeroy, 23, struggled after a weight training session, he wasn ’t sure if he was simply fatigued or experiencing a medical crisis. While lifting weights, one of his shoulders popped, followed by radiating pain. Despite being fit for his active job as a Florida-based U.S. Coast Guard crewman, he continued to feel debilitating weakness, even when making the sli ghtest of movements. His condition worsened over the next few days to the point that he… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder
SATURDAY, Sept. 17, 2022 – Even being young and athletic doesn ' t protect against a vascular disorder.
People experiencing arm pain may have something called thoracic outlet syndrome, a disease that often strikes patients in their 20s and 30s and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 17, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Title: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 26, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Serious
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Deploying airbag in motor vehicle collision as the mechanism of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: a case report - Offnick AB, Freischlag JA, Winston-Salem NC.
In this report, we des... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when something compresses the nerves, arteries, or veins that pass through the thoracic outlet. Learn more about this condition, including symptoms and treatment options, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Midwestern University researchers discover previously unknown cause of nTOS
(Midwestern University) Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a common neurologic syndrome resulting in pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the arm, forearm, and hand. This condition affects 0.3-8.0 percent of the US population, and is generally caused by impingement of nerves traveling from the brachial plexus in the neck, through a region referred to as the thoracic outlet. Researchers from Midwestern University have recently discovered a previously unknown cause of nTOS and an effective method of identifying it in patients. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
When 'Fa La La' Becomes 'Fa La Ouch'! Preventing Pain and Injury While Hanging Christmas Lights
It's official. Wintery window scenes are filling malls across America, and the Muzak® version of "Jingle Bells is already being piped into elevators. The holidays are upon us again. Soon we'll delight as beautiful, festive lights begin to pop up on houses in our communities. And while these often elaborate displays are sure to elicit joyful smiles in many, others will respond with anguished groans. I'm not talking about the sound you make when your neighbor has decided to emulate the light display in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." I'm referring to the real physical pain caused by injury to those actually tasked ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hitting Your Funny Bone Isn't Funny
When you hit your funny bone, you can feel an electric shock (tingling/numbness) in the hand and forearm. You're really not hitting the funny bone alone, but you are hitting the funny bone and the ulnar nerve. That is why it feels funny when you hit the bone. If the trauma is severe, you may damage the nerve; the ulnar nerve is known to be sensitive. When you hit this nerve, you may hurt its feelings.
The medial epicondyle (Figure 1) is a bony prominence around the elbow towards the inside. The ulnar nerve runs behind the medial epicondyle. The course of the ulnar nerve is as follows. The ulnar nerve originates from the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Causing Your Chronic Arm Pain?
It & #39;s caused when the neck muscles next to the collarbone pinch the nearby artery, vein or nerves against the first rib. (Source: U.S. News - Health)
Source: U.S. News - Health - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Patrick Vaccaro, M.D. Source Type: news
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imagine being injured by your own bones or muscles. That’s what happens to patients with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that goes misdiagnosed in many. If proper treatment is given right away, patients could be cured for good. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - May 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Plumbing the Pits of Despair with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Title: Plumbing the Pits of Despair with Thoracic Outlet SyndromeCategory: Health FactsCreated: 6/4/2007 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/18/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - December 18, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Thoracic Outlet Syndromes in SportThoracic Outlet Syndromes in Sport
What is the best approach to managing thoracic outlet syndrome -- particularly in athletes? British Journal of Sports Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - December 12, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Source: Springer Medicine titles - May 14, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Minimally Invasive Surgery Works
New data suggest adolescents recover more quickly than adults. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
