
What Do Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Arms After Rotator Cuff Surgery Indicate?

Can be due to soft tissue swelling.
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After a rotator cuff surgery, the numbness and tingling of the forearm can be due to mild soft tissue swelling around the shoulder that is causing a compression on few of the nerve fibers.
This sensation is a normal finding and the sensation reduces as the swelling reduces. Doing a hot compress of the shoulder will help in reducing the swelling and improvement of the symptoms. He can also start taking methylcobalamin supplements for an early recovery.
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Soft tissue swelling likely.
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Thanks for writing again.
The nerve compression is more likely to be due to a local soft tissue swelling if the muscle strength is normal. This is less likely to be due to the surgery affecting the nerves.
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Thank you again for your service, most appreciated!
No.
Detailed Answer:
The nerves of the forearm cannot be damaged by a blood pressure cuff or anything else that is used during the surgery. Taking methylcobalamin supplements can help in decreasing the sensation.
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1500 mcg.
Detailed Answer:
He can take 1500mcg of methylcobalamin daily at night for at least 4 weeks before going to bed to relieve his symptoms.
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