Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In The Neck After A Rotator Cuff Surgery?
Question: I had rotator cuff surgery 4 months ago. All seemed to be healing well.
But over the last several nights I have has high pain and burning at the place of surgery.
I can not remember any extreme pull of any kind
On top of that one month after the surgery it was found I had a a nerve compressed in the C6 area and was given shots in the neck
The nerve is Better but I still feel shocks thru the arm to the wrist at times.
And a week ago I went. For my first Humira shot for knee arthritis.
Can you provide any advise
Is a Doctor working on this question? Evidently I will not get a reply. So thank you.
But over the last several nights I have has high pain and burning at the place of surgery.
I can not remember any extreme pull of any kind
On top of that one month after the surgery it was found I had a a nerve compressed in the C6 area and was given shots in the neck
The nerve is Better but I still feel shocks thru the arm to the wrist at times.
And a week ago I went. For my first Humira shot for knee arthritis.
Can you provide any advise
Is a Doctor working on this question? Evidently I will not get a reply. So thank you.
Brief Answer:
Cervical nerve pinching
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Pain and burning sensation in the region of the shoulder can be due to cervical nerve pinching at the back of the neck. Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights.
In some cases entrapment of suprascapular nerve can be a cause. It would be helpful to get an MRI scan of the neck to rule out the cause. For the time being do take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month. Apply warm packs to the back of the neck and shoulder. Perform neck extension exercises.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Cervical nerve pinching
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Pain and burning sensation in the region of the shoulder can be due to cervical nerve pinching at the back of the neck. Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights.
In some cases entrapment of suprascapular nerve can be a cause. It would be helpful to get an MRI scan of the neck to rule out the cause. For the time being do take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month. Apply warm packs to the back of the neck and shoulder. Perform neck extension exercises.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
