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03-30-2016, 10:27 AM | #1 | ||
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Hi, I am 4 weeks post right rib removal and scalenectomy. I have worked as an ultasonographer for 14 years and developed signs and symptoms of TOS throughout the years but most significantly in the last 2 years. I have the venous and neurogenic type which has been operated on and the left is also the venous type but presently asymptomatic. Immediately after surgery I experienced terrible scapular pain and continue to today. It becomes more painful with exercise or just as time throughout the day passes. I also experienced new posterior arm numbness from my axilla to the elbow. I don't know if these are normal post-op symptoms? Has anyone else experienced these post-op symptoms?
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03-30-2016, 11:29 AM | #2 | |||
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Can you look in a mirror or have someone check your scapula for signs of possible winging? I think a rare few did have winging post op..
https://www.google.com/search?q=scap...g+scapula+test Has any PT been mentioned, have you told this to the surgeon? I'd suggest an expert PT evaluation at the very least. If surgeon doesn't follow up. Many nerves and such were moved around during the surgery, they can react and take time to calm down.. Hope others that had surgery can share more on that part of things..
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04-01-2016, 03:13 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks Jomar,
That was a helpful link. I think it explains some of the pain I am experiencing. The thoracic nerve passes btw. The first rib and clavicle which would definitely be affected by the surgery. I do have long-standing winging and my next f/u with the surgeon is next week. Thanks for your reply. |
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