NBA superstar and alien Victor Wembanyama out for the season due to blood clots. Same condition which affected Chris Bosh, Brandon Ingram, and Markell Fultz. I explain Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) here. There are 3 types of TOS, affecting either the nerve, artery, or vein in the shoulder. Treatment is different depending on the cause, but usually involves physical therapy, potentially removing a rib that is causing blockage, or thrombolysis/ angioplasty (but NEVER stenting), which is performed by Interventional Radiology. TOS is commonly seen in athletes who rely on their upper extemities - think tennis players, baseball players, and swimmers. Any questions??
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