The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

Thoracic imaging is critical in detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to the lungs and surrounding organs in the chest. Advanced imaging techniques provide vital insight into lung ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions that occur when you have compressed nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the triangular space between your ...

Doctors use various tests to diagnose and assess thoracic outlet syndrome, including tests to evaluate muscle activity and check for neurological issues. Some tests aim to replicate a person’s ...

One of the strange things about having a rare illness is that, for a long time before you ever receive a proper diagnosis, your mind is filled with thoughts of: "What if?" What if this pain is not ...

When an aneurysm occurs in the chest (above your diaphragm) it's called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are classified based on which part of the aorta is abnormal: While your ...

In 2020, the department created a six-year Thoracic Surgery Integrated Residency Program, leveraging the strengths of our long-established training programs in cardiothoracic surgery and general ...

Mac Robertson, Swimming World College Intern. Shoulder injuries seem to be commonplace throughout a swimmer’s career and can inhibit phenomenal swimmers from ever reaching their physical potential.

You know that pitchers run the risk of blowing out an elbow ligament. But who would have thought they could lose a rib? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is, unfortunately, a risk that comes with the ...

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine's Thoracic Surgery (Independent) Fellowship Program has a pioneering tradition and a continuing spirit of innovation in cardiothoracic surgery.

What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is when you have pain, swelling, or other symptoms from compression in your thoracic outlet -- the opening between your lower neck and ...