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What Causes Pain In Shoulder Blade Radiating To Arm And Heaviness?

Hi,Have had sharp pain under left shoulder blade. Radiates down back of left arm into elbow. Numbness and tingling as well as burning sensations. Palm of left hand numb as well. Arm feels heavy, cannot make a tight fist with left hand. Has been goingon for over a week now.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in elbow and shoulder.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Pain In Shoulder Blade Radiating To Arm And Heaviness?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in elbow and shoulder. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care