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Injured 2 1/2 years ago...c5/c6 nerve root damaged at erb's point in plexus. what signs and symptoms will i get? i need a concrete diagnosis!

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Dr. Ali Seifi answered

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MRI: Do you have an MRI ? Do you have any symptom now ? You maybe numb and weak in thumb and 2nd 3rd fingers.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Possible: You may have arm weakness numbness in your arm as well as inability to flexor elbow.

Answered 4/21/2014

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A member asked:

Injured 2 1/2 years ago...c5/c6 nerve root damaged at erb's point in plexus. what signs and symptoms will i get? i need a concrete diagnosis!

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ali Seifi answered

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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