Axillary Artery Thrombosis in a Major League Baseball Pitcher: A Case Report and Rehabilitation Guide
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Published online on July 08, 2013
Abstract
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.