In the case of professional golfer Casey Martin, his Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) caused severe blood flow obstruction from his right leg to his heart. This condition legally qualified him as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare disorder involving the abnormal growth and development of blood vessels, soft tissues, and bones. The condition can lead to severe circulatory complications, such as significant blood flow obstruction.

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS). (25 April 2022). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Health Information. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/klippel-trenaunay-syndrome-kts#:~:text=Publications-,Definition,blood%20vessels.

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KTS has progressive taken over Martin’s boyd, atrophying his right leg and causing him to be unable to walk a full 18-hole round of golf due to an increased risk of hemorrhaging, blood clot complications, fracturing his tibia, in addition to immense pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 

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