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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Right Arm?

I had surgery about 4 weeks ago and a plate and 4 pins were placed in my right arm right above the wrist. I had a follow up xay and the pins have backed almost out. The surgeon inquired whether I had any tingling or numbness and I don t so he scheduled another follow up for 2 weeks and said the plate and screws would be removed the following week. Is it my fault? Did I do too much? What is involved with the removal? Will a nerve block be used like in the original surgery? Will I have a cast?
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Hi,

It could be due to some kind of nerve impingement following the surgery.

Nothing much to worry and the symptoms will settle by itself.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Right Arm?

Hi, It could be due to some kind of nerve impingement following the surgery. Nothing much to worry and the symptoms will settle by itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.