The nerves stem from portions of the vertebrae. Eleven of the 12 nerves are situated in spaces located between two ribs. These are known as the intercostal nerves. The last thoracic nerve, known as ...

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to miss three to six weeks as he undergoes ...

A regional anesthesia technique called thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) is highly effective in controlling pain after breast cancer surgery, but concern about potential complications may ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition that occurs when blood vessels or nerves become compressed in the space between the collarbone and the first rib (thoracic outlet). There are three ...

The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that point guard Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require physical therapy. The 76ers announced in the statement ...

The use of intercostal nerve block (ICNB) for thoracic surgery can reduce pain in the first 24 hours after surgery and decrease opioid use, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis, ...