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What Could Cause Pain In Shoulder Blade, Arms And Hand After C5-C7 Neck Fusion And Rotator Cuff Surgery?

for over 2 years now I have been having pain in my left shoulder blade into my left upper arm under arm and down into the left die of my hand. I have had c5 - c7 neck fusion and rotator cuff surgery.....still have the pain. I just recently had mylogram...nothing found. Last week I had a cortisone injection at c7....hurts more now than it did before. What can I do now? feeling quite hopeless.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine contrast again to see present status of nerve compression.


For these symptoms 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.

If nerve compression becomes severe later on then second surgical decompression will give permanent relief.

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 Could Cause Pain In Shoulder Blade, Arms And Hand After C5-C7 Neck Fusion And Rotator Cuff Surgery?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine contrast again to see present status of nerve compression. For these symptoms 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. If nerve compression becomes severe later on then second surgical decompression will give permanent relief. 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.