I know this thread hasn't been used for a long time but if anyone happens to see this- advice would be great!
I am 5 weeks post op after a first rib resection on the right hand side for TOS. My incision is around my clavicle.
Immediately upon waking after the op I had intense tingling in my hand and the loss of sensation. I can move my fingers but not normally and I have little strength. My arm mobility, particularly when stretching up or out, is very limited and the muscles in my arm hurt A LOT. I feel this may be a result of some nerve damage during the op, the consultant was surprised and assured me they didn't cut any nerves and has no idea why this has happened.
I am on stronger meds now to try and help with the tingling but I still have problems with the movement and sensation. Has this happened to anyone else? Particularly the hand tingling?