Here are four insights:
1. Dr. Thompson will perform surgery to treat Mr. Thornburg’s thoracic outlet syndrome in his right shoulder.
2. Specializing in thoracic outlet syndrome, Dr. Thompson is a general surgeon at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis.
3. Mr. Thornburg has been dealing with shoulder problems and multiple setbacks since spring training.
4. Red Sox announced Mr. Thornburg, a relief pitcher, will be out for the rest of the 2017 season.
More articles on sports medicine:
Drs. Joel Matta, Olusanjo Adeoye & more: 6 sports medicine physicians on the move in May
Dr. James Andrews examining elbow of Marlins’ Braxton Garrett – 4 insights
Dr. Neal EIAttrache to examine Dodgers pitcher Julio Urais – 4 insights
