PHILADELPHIA _ Sixers guard Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and is out indefinitely. It is expected that he will miss approximately six weeks while he is undergoing physical therapy.
In trying to understand the diagnosis, the symptoms, and treatment, we turned to a professional qualified to offer some insight.
Medhat Mikhael, M.D., is a pain management specialist and the medical director of the non-operative program at the Spine Health Center at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. He has extensive experience treating patients with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
