Hello,
Well I think Dr Pearl is one that does many pro ball players surgeries, so he is a pro if they trust him to keep them playing..
I haven't read of a TOS- ETS connection before now but it could be possible.

Depending on how long you practice & how long you have done those things, the musical instruments, and sports & desk activities, those can all be a factor with TOS. Forward head/forward shoulders postures & static postures?
Baseball you usually move around a bit more so less of a factor unless you are a pitcher..

Thanks for the response. I've played the instruments for over 20 years and love working on the computer and I'm sure they play a factor in the symptoms. I haven't played softball in a few years but I am currently coaching and can limit any activity to a degree. But it's odd to me that the sports actions don't cause the symptoms to get worse. But less than an hour and my hand starts going numb and cold. I'll be patient and see what Dr. Pearl has to say. I'm glad to see good recommenations in various places on him.

I truly hope there is NO correlation between the two, but since so many things are just now coming out about the ETS, it is a concern.

I believe Dr. Samuel Ahn has researched a potential connection between the two. You may try searching for his research (you will probably find some negative info about him and ETS...he seems to stay on the bleeding edge of vascular surgery). I think you are in the right hands with Dr. Pearl.

Thank you for another avenue of investigation. I really do appreciate it. After suffering it's effects, I'm on the fence about the surgery. But at the time, it was the best decision I could make.