Axillary Artery Thrombosis in a Major League Baseball Pitcher

This case study describes a Major League Baseball player who was diagnosed with an axillary artery thrombosis due to arterial compression from throwing. The purpose of this article is to create awareness as to the signs and symptoms associated with arterial positional compression and the rehabilitat...

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Published in:Sports health 2013-09, Vol.5 (5), p.402-406
Main Authors: Zajac, John M, Angeline, Michael E, Bohon, Tiffany M, Loftus, Michael, Potter, Hollis G, Weiland, Andrew J, Thompson, Robert W, Coleman, Struan H, Altchek, David W
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Language:English
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Summary:This case study describes a Major League Baseball player who was diagnosed with an axillary artery thrombosis due to arterial compression from throwing. The purpose of this article is to create awareness as to the signs and symptoms associated with arterial positional compression and the rehabilitative implications to surgical intervention.
ISSN:1941-0921
DOI:10.1177/1941738113495647