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 ...

PHILADELPHIA — In a move that has given Phillies fans pause, ace pitcher Zack Wheeler was recently diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and is slated for season-ending decompression ...

Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, with thoracic outlet decompression surgery recommended, the Phillies announced on Saturday afternoon. The Phillies added that the ...

What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Doctor explains Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's condition, surgery CBS-Philadelphia Mon, Aug 25, 2025 Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for ...

The redness was the first symptom, tinging Merrill Kelly’s right hand in August 2020. That’s weird, he thought, after noticing the color while writing something in his San Diego hotel room. He brushed ...