Question 1

cause of unilateral edema from possible rotator cuff tear.; edema to neck , arm to hand and lle 2+pitting. crp always elevated, + ana normalforedema?

Accepted Answer

Clot considered: Even though blood clots in the arm are not very common, swelling of the arm, especially from the upper arm to the hand raises the suspicion for a blood clot. Lymphedema is possible as well. Rotator cuff problems typically do not cause widespread swelling. The edema is not often visible to the naked eye and remains around the tendon. It's time to see a doc very soon, preferably in the next 24 hours

Question 2

arm pain and strained rotator cuff, can you please help!?

Accepted Answer

Expected outcomes...: If symptoms persist w/ &gt;6 wks of diligent rehab & compliance w/ conservative treatment, a more aggressive treatment, such as surgery, may be required..

This arthroscopic outpatient procedure usually allows for a return to daily living activities within 2-6 wks. A full recovery can be long & arduous, but excellent results are achieved &gt;80%... 

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Question 3

noninvasive melanoma 8yrs ago on arm   pain/tingling there now dr says its scar tissue from the surgery...thoughts?  have rotator cuff tear same area

Accepted Answer

Symptoms not due to: Melanoma in situ or lentigo maligna was cured 8 years ago. Symptoms related to shoulder or neck. Should be checked yearly by dermatologist. Cured from 1 skin cancer= increased risk of future skin cancer.

Question 4

what is recovery time for a year old torn rotator cuff and what might prognosis be for future? will this cause a disability in right arm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Surgical recovery can take 3 to 12 months for full recovery depending on the tear size and extent of surgery. This should not cause disability once it is healed

Question 5

can a torn rotator cuff cause a sleepy hand and arm?

Accepted Answer

No: Symptoms of a torn rotator cuff include pain, weakness, and loss of motion in the shoulder.  The pain may be on the side of the shoulder and radiate to the elbow.  A sleepy hand and arm would usually indicate compression of a nerve.

Question 6

i had rotator cuff surgery with a nerve block and now have odor under that arm pit only and i don't know why?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The hyperhidrosis with odor (probably) since you describe as unilateral (only one armpit) may have many causes. The immobilization of that arm (after surgery) it is the more likely cause,not the block. Some bacterias have grown there and you need to check them out. Antimicrobial liquid soap (Dial)will take care of the problems. The block effects are gone when the containing medicine wears off.

Question 7

can a rotator cuff injury cause tingling in my arm and wrist?

Accepted Answer

Could be from neck: I see many patients with rotator cuff tears that also have numbness, tingling, and even weakness below the shoulder into the arm, forearm, and wrist/hand. The neurological symptoms below the shoulder notoriously arise from an ongoing neck problem such as a pinched nerve within the cervical spine.

Question 8

i am experiencing muscular pain around rotator cuff. this may have been caused through overextending the arm. help. ?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: You may have partially ruptured the rotator cuff or if overuse is an issue, it may be tendonitis. If you can lift arm fully out to side by the head, then not likely total rotator cuff tear.

Question 9

my son is 11 and a pitcher in baseball. will push ups and pitching wear on his rotator cuff? will a sore rotator cuff cause other arm issues?

Accepted Answer

Pitching: While pitching can be stressful to a shoulder, at 11 it is more likely to cause bone/growth plate issues.  The rotator cuff is less vulnerable at his age, but can still get inflamed.  Push ups and other exercises to strengthen his body should help reduce injury.  Make sure he follows appropriate pitch counts/limits and consider using a pitching coach to monitor his form.

Question 10

i have numbness in my arm that comes from a labrum tear and a tear in my rotator cuff. is there reason for concern? surgery seems to be my only option

Accepted Answer

See details: Numbness is not usually the result of a tear of the labrum or the rotator cuff. You need to provide more information. Was significant trauma involved? Was a Lyme titer done? Was an EMG done?

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Cause of unilateral edema from possible rotator cuff tear.; edema to neck , arm to hand and lle 2+pitting. crp always elevated, + ana normalforedema?

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Arm pain and strained rotator cuff, can you please help!?

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Noninvasive melanoma 8yrs ago on arm pain/tingling there now dr says its scar tissue from the surgery...thoughts? have rotator cuff tear same area

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What is recovery time for a year old torn rotator cuff and what might prognosis be for future? will this cause a disability in right arm?

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Can a torn rotator cuff cause a sleepy hand and arm?

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I had rotator cuff surgery with a nerve block and now have odor under that arm pit only and i don't know why?

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Can a rotator cuff injury cause tingling in my arm and wrist?

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I am experiencing muscular pain around rotator cuff. this may have been caused through overextending the arm. help. ?

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My son is 11 and a pitcher in baseball. will push ups and pitching wear on his rotator cuff? will a sore rotator cuff cause other arm issues?

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I have numbness in my arm that comes from a labrum tear and a tear in my rotator cuff. is there reason for concern? surgery seems to be my only option

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