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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Left Hand?
I am experiencing tingling/numbness in my left hand when playing guitar. I have about3-4 minutes of play time when the hand will be quite numb. Turn the hand 180 degrees and hang it down and it wakes up. I have tried the pinch test and have normal strength. I am 63yrs. Male. electrician. I have had rotator cuff repair also. I am wondering about carpul/tunnel or pinched nerve in my neck.
You are right. Most probably you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Get done a nerve conduction velocity test ASAP. The treatment would depend on severity but generally, it is surgical release.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Left Hand?
Hi, You are right. Most probably you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Get done a nerve conduction velocity test ASAP. The treatment would depend on severity but generally, it is surgical release. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopedic Surgeon