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What would cause shooting pain and numbness down my arm?

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Dr. Thomas Kennedy answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Seek Evaluation: There are many possible causes of these symptoms. An appropriate othopaedic or neurosurgical evaluation is indicated if these symptoms persists.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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