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Medical diagnosis makes sports headlines

Medical diagnosis makes sports headlines


| February 7, 2013 | Comments (0)

Sports fans throughout the St. Louis area have suddenly become aware of a rare nerve condition that is causing one of the city’s most beloved pitchers to miss the 2013 baseball season. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) results in pain, numbness or tingling in the shoulder, arm or hand, all caused by compressed nerves in the [...]

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Physician of the Week – Dr. Robert Thompson, vascular surgeon


| January 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

In the field of vascular surgery, Dr. Robert Thompson has carved out his niche here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The niche is thoracic outlet syndrome, or TOS. Thoracic outlet syndrome used to be a very uncommon diagnosis, but over the years has become more prevalent. Dr. Thompson became very intrigued by this disabling ailment, so much [...]

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Ribs lost, careers saved. Our Robert Thompson renowned for treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


| August 10, 2010 | Comments (0)

I came across this story today from the official home of Northwestern University Athletics. Drake Dunsmore, a hybrid tight end/fullback, was sent here to Washington University vascular surgeon Dr. Robert Thompson for treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome or TOS.  More from ESPN. Reading the story, it brings to mind how over the years, Dr. Thompson [...]

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