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My mri report says possible right c7 nerve root compression. can this cause left shoulder blade/arm pain? i have severe bilateral foraminal stenosis
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Yes: The upper limb girdle which includes the scapula is supplied by the cervical nerves and produces your symptoms. Check with a neurosurgeon
Answered 8/22/2014
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