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Does Surgery On Shoulder And Lower Back Cause Fatigue?

I was in an ATV accident about 3.5 weeks ago, I had surgery on my elbow, road rash ony shoulder and lower back, a hematoma on my left buttock and a dislocated clavicle, is it normal for me to be fatigued most of the time, I m experiencing several periods during the day when all I can do is lay in bed because I am so tired.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

In my opinion, it is not normal to be fatigued most of the time following this kind of injury. I suggest you join an aggressive rehabilitation programme to take care of your fatigue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Does Surgery On Shoulder And Lower Back Cause Fatigue?

Hi, In my opinion, it is not normal to be fatigued most of the time following this kind of injury. I suggest you join an aggressive rehabilitation programme to take care of your fatigue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon