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Griffins center Dominic Turgeon out for thoracic outlet syndrome treatment

It is expected that Turgeon will resume his playing career after making a full recovery.
Credit: Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins center Dominic Turgeon.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday, April 12, announced that center Dominic Turgeon will be out of the lineup indefinitely while undergoing treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome.

The syndrome caused a blood clot affecting his right arm that was diagnosed yesterday before to the team's road game against the Texas Stars.

Dr. Ryan Turley performed a procedure to alleviate the clot Wednesday evening at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas.

Turgeon is scheduled for another procedure today before a consultation next week in Tampa, Fla., with Dr. Karl Illig, who successfully treated Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos for a similar condition two years ago.

It is expected that Turgeon will resume his playing career after making a full recovery.

Further updates on his condition and prognosis will be provided as warranted.

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