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Is There Any Nerve Condition Which Exists Post Rotator Cuff Surgery?
what is the nerve condition that can exist after rotator cuff surgery? I have severe pain in my shoulder and the surrounding area after I had rotator cuff surgery. my surgeon said, there is a nerve condition that can develop after surgery. As you know the condition had several unfamiliar words to it.... thank you
Tue, 26 May 2020
Hi,
Post rotator cuff nerve injury is possible. The type is known by symptoms and neurological examination, power of muscles. You have post operative pain. It can be their while the healing and normal activity of joint resumes. Normality may take 3-6 months so it may not be nerve injury also. Still assessment of the cause by diagnosing/excluding nrerve involvement is important.
Please consult the operating surgeon by physical examination and needful investigations (electromyography, nerve conduction study or MRI as per need) he will define the cause and advise accordingly about medicines, physiotherapy and lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Post rotator cuff nerve injury is possible. The type is known by symptoms and neurological examination, power of muscles. You have post operative pain. It can be their while the healing and normal activity of joint resumes. Normality may take 3-6 months so it may not be nerve injury also. Still assessment of the cause by diagnosing/excluding nrerve involvement is important.
Please consult the operating surgeon by physical examination and needful investigations (electromyography, nerve conduction study or MRI as per need) he will define the cause and advise accordingly about medicines, physiotherapy and lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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