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Medical Massage  -  Feb 24, 2008
American Chronicle,There are many health benefits that the various sufferers of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, chronic headaches, muscle spasm, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and other

Kenzie Fowler had a too-close brush with death but survived  -  Mar 3, 2008
Arizona Republic,¶She had thoracic outlet syndrome, caused when the blood flow between the arm and ribs is restricted or shut off. It is common in workers who swing heavy

Routine grounder was significant step for Rangers 3B Blalock  -  Mar 3, 2008
SI.comHe played only 58 games last year when he was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and had the rib removed. Even after returning home to San Diego this

Blalock shoulders pressure for '08  -  Feb 28, 2008
MLB.comThat all happened even before he underwent right shoulder surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and missed over three months of the 2007 season.

Rebuilt Blalock back in Texas Rangers' lineup  -  Feb 26, 2008
Dallas Morning News,It was Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, a condition in which a rib presses against a nerve, artery or both, leading to poor blood flow. Within days, he had surgery

NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships report  -  Mar 16, 2008
Arkansas Democrat Gazette,That’s when Hogue was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition in which one of his neck muscles had gotten so big that it elevated his first rib

Put the right one in the right place  -  Mar 15, 2008
StarPhoenix,Thoracic outlet syndrome? This hand-numbing condition is caused by an impingement of nerves that exit through the armpit while sleeping on your side,

Treatment of Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation With Locking ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,Patients also may have signs and symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, such as an edematous upper extremity, or evidence of brachial plexus palsy.

Dorados' Fowler returns to form  -  Mar 12, 2008
Arizona Daily Star,Even Fowler, nine months after she underwent life-saving surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, admitted after the home game against powerhouse Sierra

One Bone Down, Hank Blalock Hopes to Help the Rangers Get Back Up  -  Mar 5, 2008
Dallas Observer,Five days later, Dallas surgeon Dr. Greg Pearl operated on Blalock to combat thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition in which nerves and arteries passing

SPRING BREAK  -  Mar 4, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Blalock, who had a rib removed last year because of thoracic outlet syndrome, has played in the field this spring. Manager Ron Washington didn't think the

Baseball briefs: Mar. 4  -  Mar 3, 2008
Knoxville News Sentinel,He played only 58 games last year when he was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and had the rib removed. --The Atlanta Braves renewed Jeff Francoeur's

Spring Break  -  Mar 2, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Rangers left-hander John Rheinecker is back in Surprise after having a rib removed last week because of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Rheinecker is working on

Texas Rangers' Hank Blalock shows no ill-effects from surgery  -  Feb 18, 2008
Dallas Morning News,Blalock had his first rib removed to relieve numbing and limited blood flow as a result of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Blalock played his last game at third

Surgery may be best for exercise-induced scalenus syndrome  -  Feb 13, 2008
Medicexchange,Eight cases were entirely neurologic in nature, while four were a combination of vascular and neurologic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Management of Chronic Shoulder Disorders Reviewed  -  Feb 19, 2008
Medscape (subscription)...can also be the area of perceived pain for many non-shoulder problems, including fibromyalgia, cervical radiculopathy, and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Rangers, Ian Kinsler agree on 5-year deal  -  Feb 19, 2008
Monitor,The surgery will be to alleviate symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, in which a rib bone is pinching a nerve and creates swelling and pain.

NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Kinsler To Five Year, $22 Million Extension  -  Feb 19, 2008
Most Valuable Network,...“swelling and tingling� in his pitching arm over the last several days, will undergo surgery to alleviate symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Lymphedema of the Hand and Forearm Following Fracture of the ...  -  Feb 15, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,...causes such as breast cancer and Pancoast tumor were ruled out as were mechanical dysfunctions such as thoracic outlet syndrome and Milroy disease.

BC Bowen, DJ Seidenwurm for the Expert Panel on Neurologic Imaging  -  Feb 13, 2008
AJNR (subscription),The value of MR imaging in diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome is debated. 28,29 Post-Treatment Evaluation In patients with cancer and plexopathy following

A third of Indian IT workers are shagged out after a year  -  Feb 12, 2008
Inquirer,Most cases uncovered by the survey were of Myofascial Pain Syndrome ("an exquisitely sensitive knot within the muscle belly") and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

HEALTHY LIVING - Massage a growing trend  -  Jan 24, 2008
MLive.com,It has been demonstrated to be of help with conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, arthritis,

From Liberia to Leicester, ASU boasts diverse team  -  Dec 11, 2007
Asheville Citizen-Times,Tight end Nic Cardwell has overcome thoracic outlet syndrome, which involved an elevated rib pressing on a nerve and artery in his neck.

a soccer player's reason for thanks  -  Nov 22, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,...had he not been so determined to play again, whiteside, now 22, might have been more worried about the surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome (tos),

isaac hanson: ‘i’m lucky to be here’  -  Nov 10, 2007
Tulsa World,...diagnosed with pulmonary embolism early that morning — a blood clot that traveled to a lung — and thoracic outlet syndrome or paget-schroeder syndrome,

hanson pushes tour into december  -  Nov 1, 2007
LiveDaily.com...show the previous night. he subsequently was found to be suffering from venous thoracic outlet syndrome--also known as paget-schroeder syndrome--and had

possible targets: hot guys at the hot corner  -  Oct 30, 2007
Newsday,...who will turn 27 next month, missed most of 2007 because of surgery to remove a rib (thoracic outlet syndrome). he batted .293 with 33 rbis in 58 games.

tulsa 66ers complete 2007 nba d-league draft  -  Nov 2, 2007
OurSports Central (press release),...due to recovery from knee surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome, a blood clot in his left arm. he underwent multiple surgeries to dissolve the clot,

Hanson back on tour after health scare  -  19 Oct 2007
The Birmingham News - al.com,Instead, he's been researching thoracic outlet syndrome and mentally preparing himself for the rib removal, which is likely to happen in December.

Celebrity Health: Hanson  -  Oct 16, 2007
Irish Independent,This was caused by thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that blocks blood flow from the arm to the heart. Left untreated, Hanson could have sustained

The Devil's On Your Desktop  -  Oct 13, 2007
Outlook (subscription),Thoracic outlet syndrome This group of disorders is the second most common type of CRI. Nerves and blood vessels that pass into arms from the neck become

Emergency surgery for pop guitarist  -  Oct 7, 2007
The Press AssociationIsaac Hanson, 26, was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, said band spokesman Ken Phillips. Also known as Paget-Schroetter Syndrome,

Stargazing: Owen Wilson makes premiere, ‘Kite Runner’ delayed  -  Oct 5, 2007
Kansas City Star,Isaac Hanson, 26, actually had venous thoracic outlet syndrome, publicist Ken Phillips said. Also known as Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, the potentially fatal

Isaac Hanson Recovering From Surgery  -  Oct 5, 2007
The Associated PressHe was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, spokesman Ken Phillips said. Also known as Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, the potentially fatal ailment

Guitarist Isaac Hanson has surgery at Baylor Hospital  -  Oct 5, 2007
Dallas Morning News,Late Thursday morning, they discovered that the form of embolism afflicting Mr. Hanson, venous thoracic outlet syndrome, would require surgery to correct.

PHOTOS: HANSON, LFO, 98 DEGREES -- NOW  -  Oct 6, 2007
ABC NewsThe 26-year-old was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep arm or soldier vein.

Hanson says he's 'lucky' after surgety  -  Oct 5, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Isaac Hanson underwent surgery in Dallas on Thursday for a condition called venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The 26-year-old checked into the hospital after

Hansons ready to hit road  -  Oct 7, 2007
Tulsa World,Doctors who examined him last week also found that he has thoracic outlet syndrome, or "Paget-Schroeder syndrome," a rare condition caused by compression of

Isaac Hanson Rushed Into Emergency Surgery  -  Oct 5, 2007
andPOP,According to Ken Philips, band spokesman, Isaac was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which is also known as Paget-Schroetter syndrome.

Hanson Glad to Be Healing, Back on Road  -  Oct 10, 2007
The Associated PressHanson said doctors diagnosed him with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, a rare condition that causes pain, numbness and loss of grip strength.

Fingertip numbness needs study  -  Oct 5, 2007
The Australian,...at the wrist (as in carpal tunnel syndrome), at the elbow (where the ulnar nerve can be affected), or higher up -- such as in thoracic outlet syndrome.

Hanson feels "lucky" after surgery  -  Oct 9, 2007
Digital Spy,He had previously suffered from venous thoracic outlet syndrome in 2003 and said he instantly knew what was wrong. He told People: "Having had this happen

Isaac Hanson returns home, prepares to resume tour  -  Oct 7, 2007
Dallas Morning News,The condition, thoracic outlet syndrome, is more often found in pitchers, tennis players and swimmers, he said, because they typically have overdeveloped

Hanson brother recovering from emergency surgery  -  Oct 5, 2007
LiveDaily.comFurther investigation by doctors discovered that Hanson was suffering from venous thoracic outlet syndrome--also known as Paget-Schroeder Syndrome--and

Guitarist Isaac Hanson Undergoes Lung Surgery  -  Oct 5, 2007
AHN...of chest and shoulder pain and a diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from venous thoracic outlet syndrome, also known as Paget-Schroetter Syndrome.

Entertainment Buzz  -  Oct 6, 2007
London Free Press,Hanson underwent surgery Thursday for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which doctors said interrupted the blood flow from his arm back to his heart.

Lohan leaves rehab  -  Oct 5, 2007
Boston Globe,Hanson, 26, was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, spokesman Ken Phillips said. The potentially fatal ailment occurs when a blood clot forms in

Hanson star has surgery for blood clot  -  Oct 6, 2007
Digital Spy,Spokesman Ken Phillips said the guitarist was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which occurs when a clot forms in a deep arm or shoulder vein.

Now, and then, serious musicians  -  Oct 12, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,The 26-year-old has thoracic outlet syndrome, which causes pain, numbness and susceptibility to blood clots. As the song ended, Taylor, 24, smiled and said,

Case Study: Drunk Driver Causes a Hit and Run Injury Accident  -  Oct 7, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),This doctor suspected that Diane might have a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). TOS can occur following acute injury to the cervical spine.

Notes: Blalock done at third for season  -  Sep 24, 2007
MLB.comBlalock has not played third base since undergoing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery in his right shoulder in May. He was activated off the disabled list on

Drummer wins Wilson crash suit  -  Sep 20, 2007
The Express Times,Brill's crash injuries included a herniated disc and he now suffers from bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome, a permanent condition that has diminished his

Massage Therapists Announce the 4 Most Common Conditions They Treat  -  Sep 20, 2007
PR Web (press release),Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) - Often people believe they have CTS, when actually they have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or tightness in the pronator teres

Notes: Sosa wants to play next year  -  Sep 20, 2007
MLB.com1, but has not played the field since undergoing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery on his shoulder in May. He has been bothered by discomfort in the elbow of

This is gonna be legendary  -  Oct 10, 2007
Louisville Courier-Journal,The cause, he said, was thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition caused by the repetitive use of his right arm from playing guitar.

Hanson trio's Isaac undergoes surgery  -  Oct 5, 2007
Tulsa World,Phillips released a statement Thursday evening, saying Isaac Hanson's surgery was for a form of pulmonary embolism known as venous thoracic outlet syndrome

Hanson will walk for charity in Richmond  -  Oct 9, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,The group is back on the road after the eldest Hanson brother, Isaac, was hospitalized last week and diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.

Hollywood luminaries give Owen Wilson a rousing cheer  -  Oct 8, 2007
Montreal Gazette,This "venous thoracic outlet syndrome" can be fatal if untreated. Isaac experienced shoulder and chest pain after a show the outer night in Dallas.

Hanson Brother Released from Hospital  -  Oct 6, 2007
eFluxMedia (press release)...where he was diagnosed with a type of pulmonary embolism called “venous thoracic outlet syndrome,� the band’s spokesman Ken Phillips said.

Isaac Hanson leaves Dallas hospital  -  Oct 5, 2007
KTEN,The 26-year-old Tulsa native underwent surgery yesterday for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which doctors say interrupted the blood flow from his arm back

Hanson Brother Undergoes Surgery, Recovering Well  -  Oct 5, 2007
eFluxMedia (press release)The young artist was diagnosed with a type of pulmonary embolism called “venous thoracic outlet syndrome,� spokesman Ken Phillips said.

Head-butt nets $115k payout  -  Sep 21, 2007
Vernon Morning Star,He suffers from chronic pain associated with the thoracic outlet syndrome, said Ross. “This was a senseless and unprovoked act of violence that has left Mr.

Hit men who have late-season fantasy value  -  Sep 9, 2007
Connecticut Post,Rangers — The third baseman figures to only DH the rest of the way after having surgery to remove a rib to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome.

Rangers activate Blalock, recall Volquez  -  Sep 1, 2007
Sports NetworkBlalock hasn't played since May 17 while recovering from surgery on his right shoulder to repair thoracic outlet syndrome. Before going on the DL,

Blalock is back; Volquez joins Rangers roster  -  Sep 1, 2007
SportingNews.comBlalock went on the disabled list May 17 after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into

Rangers activate Blalock, add Volquez  -  Sep 1, 2007
Dallas Morning News (subscription),He has been out since May 17, recovering from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Blalock has played in 39 games this season, compling a .285 average with

Rangers should keep their mitts on Laird  -  Sep 4, 2007
Dallas Morning News (subscription),Q: What are the odds that Hank Blalock learns to play first base next season because of the throwing problems caused by his thoracic outlet syndrome?

Streaking Rangers welcome Royals to Texas  -  Sep 3, 2007
Sports NetworkBlalock played in his first game since May 18 due to thoracic outlet syndrome. Ian Kinsler and Brad Wilkerson also homered for Texas, while rookie starting

Royals-Rangers Preview  -  Sep 3, 2007
USA TodayIt was Blalock's first game since May 16 after being sidelined with thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into

Blalock grand slam leads Rangers over Angels  -  Sep 2, 2007
SportingNews.comBlalock, a two-time All-Star, had been limited to 39 games this season because of a condition called "thoracic outlet syndrome" which affects the nerves

Rangers hold off Angels  -  Sep 2, 2007
Sports NetworkBlalock played in his first game since May 18 due to thoracic outlet syndrome. "I was just trying to see something that I could tie the game up with and the

AL Capsules  -  Sep 2, 2007
SI.comBlalock, a two-time All-Star, had been limited to 39 games this season because of a condition called "thoracic outlet syndrome.'' He had surgery May 21 to

Texas Rangers Activate Hank Blalock, Recall Edinson Volquez  -  Sep 3, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),Hank Blalock has been on the disabled list since May 17 while recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Before going on the disabled list, he appeared in 39

Bionic Man  -  Sep 6, 2007
Marquette Mining Journal,German lost his left arm below the elbow in 1987 after doctors struggled to save his life from a rare condition called thoracic outlet syndrome.

• Rangers notes: Blalock returns from DL  -  Sep 1, 2007
MLB.comBlalock underwent surgery in May to have a rib removed from under his right shoulder that was causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. That simply means the rib

Mets help Glavine top old friend  -  Sep 3, 2007
Contra Costa Times,Blalock had been limited to 39 games this season because of a condition called "thoracic outlet syndrome," which affects the nerves that pass through the

Angels lose to Rangers 8 - 7  -  Sep 2, 2007
Orange County Register,He spent most of the season on the disabled list after having surgery to remove a rib under his right shoulder that was causing thoracic outlet syndrome

Cincinnati to get Mets' Pedro test Monday  -  Sep 2, 2007
Charlotte Observer,He had been out since May 17 after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into the neck.

Last Hurrah: Tight end Cardwell determined not to let physical ...  -  Aug 24, 2007
Winston-Salem Journal,Last season, he endured a great deal of pain caused by Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - an elevated first rib pressing on a nerve and artery in his neck - and had

Helping hand: Altoonan one of 11 in world to test new bionic limb  -  Aug 11, 2007
Altoona Mirror,He suffered from thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition in which a small, vestigial rib near his collarbone was putting pressure on a major artery to his



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