The chest wall is involved in over 50% of thoracic injuries. [2,3,4] Pain and edema can restrict thoracic excursions and limit adequate respirations, leading to atelectasis and impaired ventilation.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has venous thoracic outlet syndrome that was diagnosed after he had a blood clot removed from his right pitching shoulder last week, according to an update from ...

Zack Wheeler’s season is over. The Phillies ace was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and has been advised by doctors to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery, according to a ...