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Title
Case report: Thoracic outlet syndrome in an elite archer in full-draw position.
Authors
Park, Jin Young; Oh, Kyung Soo; Yoo, Hyun Yul; Lee, Jun Gyu
Abstract
One possible pathomechanism of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is shoulder abduction and extension inducing backward motion of the clavicle which causes compression on the brachial plexus. This position occurs during the full-draw stage of archery, by drawing and holding the bowstring.
Publication
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2013, Vol 471, Issue 9, p3056