Elliot Hospital Surgeon Sheds Light on Potentially Serious Condition

Dr. Elena Rinehardt, a board-certified vascular surgeon at the Elliot Hospital joins the podcast to discuss Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. TOC is a condition in which the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed causing a variety of symptoms including shoulder and neck pain as well as numbness in the fingers. TOC may be the result of an anatomical irregularity, physical trauma (such as a car accident), pregnancy, or repetitive injuries from sports or work. The condition affects people of all ages and can be serious if left untreated.

Listen to her full podcast here.

Visit Elliot Hospital Vein and Vascular Care Center for more details about Elliot Vascular Surgery and our team of experts.

Please like and share to help us spread awareness!