Hey Forumites! Is there an orthopaedic specialist out there who swims and is familiar with thoracic outlet syndrome? I have a theory regarding TOS and swimming 200 breaststroke, and would like to know if I'm on to something here. I don't need a consultation; I would just like to ask a question to another Forumite who is familiar with both angles; TOS and breaststroke technique. If you will send me a PM, I would most appreciate bouncing this off you!
Thanks!
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I just sent the following letter to the editor, regarding a couple of inaccuracies in an article published in the new issue of Swimmer Magazine:
"I would like to thank Jim Harper for his article, "What Kills You Could First Make You Stronger". It was inspiring to read about the other swimmers featured in this article.
Just to clarify my story in the article ("Krugman's Case"), although I also live with chronic auto-immune disorders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is not an illness or a "disease". Mayo Clinic defines it as, "Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet — the space between your collarbone and your first rib — become compressed. This can cause pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness in your fingers..."
As for the surgery to correct the problem, although the center section of my left rib was removed to open up that space, my collarbone area was not "reconfigured" during the surgery, as stated in the article.
Another terrific issue- thanks!"
I just sent the following letter to the editor, regarding a couple of inaccuracies in an article published in the new issue of Swimmer Magazine:
"I would like to thank Jim Harper for his article, "What Kills You Could First Make You Stronger". It was inspiring to read about the other swimmers featured in this article.
Just to clarify my story in the article ("Krugman's Case"), although I also live with chronic auto-immune disorders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is not an illness or a "disease". Mayo Clinic defines it as, "Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet — the space between your collarbone and your first rib — become compressed. This can cause pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness in your fingers..."
As for the surgery to correct the problem, although the center section of my left rib was removed to open up that space, my collarbone area was not "reconfigured" during the surgery, as stated in the article.
Another terrific issue- thanks!"
