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Unable To Straighten Arm, Painful. History Of Rotator Cuff Repairs, Retracted Bicep Tendons. Underlying Cause
I was unable to straighten out my right arm or my index finger and thumb. It was extremely painful, lasted for about five minutes. Then relaxed but still felt painful, but with less intensity. Then about three hours later I was again unable to extend my right index finger and thumb and again it was very painful. At the initial onset I was using a leaf blower with the opposite hand. I ve had two rotator cuff repairs on this particular arm, and the bicep tendon is retracted as we ll.
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. In my opinion there must be damage to radial nerve which will cause similar symptoms but before confirming that its necessary to consult an orthopedician about this may he examine you first. HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUERY.
I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. In my opinion there must be damage to radial nerve which will cause similar symptoms but before confirming that its necessary to consult an orthopedician about this may he examine you first. HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUERY.
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