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What causes right shoulder pain and hand numbness?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possiible the neck: Numbness is usually a neurologic complaint. There may be a number of possible causes of shoulder pain and hand numbness. One possible cause is a "pinched nerve" in the neck. Consider seeing a dictor for an exam and appropriate studies. Thank you for the question.

Answered 2/19/2019

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