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Does A Rotator Cuff Injury Cause Pain And Swelling In The Hand?
hi i have pretty sure i have a rotator injury because i cannot lift my arm up from the side of my ribs. within the last week now my hand is swollen and i cannot grip. where my wrist and the palm of my hand meet it is very sore to the touch. ice is helping some along with tylenol. i have dislocated my shoulder that is that is hurting 40 years ago and have not damaged it since.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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* As per my surgical experience, the rotator cuff injury can cause pain and swelling in hand via compression of certain vessels which obstruct the venous return from the hand.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* As per my surgical experience, the rotator cuff injury can cause pain and swelling in hand via compression of certain vessels which obstruct the venous return from the hand.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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