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Getting out from rotator cuff & tendonitis, is it normal to feel some discomfort on upper arm, like burning specially when it is cold around 60's? ty

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Rotator cuff pain usually causes a referred pattern down onto the lateral arm. If it went farther than that, for instance into the hand; then you may have a pinched nerve in your neck.

Answered 4/21/2018

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