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What Causes Numbness In Arms Up To The Elbow?

Yes after I had surgery for an obstruction In the bowls I came out with numbness In my too fingers and numbness in my arms up to my elbows. I had a MRI and now Dr wants me to go to a special Dr. Please may have caused this problem and what do you suggest I have done. I also have been to a Hand Therapist for 9 treatments and got no help!
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I think there is cervical spondylitits in your neck. In this disease there is compression of the nerves and that causes tingling and numbness in the upper limb. To confirm the diagnosis MRI of the cervical spine is needed .It will show how much nerve compression is there .If it is in early stage then it can be treated with soft cervical collar and physiotherapy like intermittent cervical traction exercises and neck muscle strengthening exercises.
If it is in advanced stage and problem is not solved by conservative method then surgery is indicated.
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What Causes Numbness In Arms Up To The Elbow?

I think there is cervical spondylitits in your neck. In this disease there is compression of the nerves and that causes tingling and numbness in the upper limb. To confirm the diagnosis MRI of the cervical spine is needed .It will show how much nerve compression is there .If it is in early stage then it can be treated with soft cervical collar and physiotherapy like intermittent cervical traction exercises and neck muscle strengthening exercises. If it is in advanced stage and problem is not solved by conservative method then surgery is indicated.