A 39-year-old member asked:
Can a rotator cuff injury cause tingling in my arm and wrist?
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Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Could be from neck: I see many patients with rotator cuff tears that also have numbness, tingling, and even weakness below the shoulder into the arm, forearm, and wrist/hand. The neurological symptoms below the shoulder notoriously arise from an ongoing neck problem such as a pinched nerve within the cervical spine.
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Dr. Shawn Hennigananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 28 years experience
Cuff pain: Classicl symptoms associated with a rotator cuff injury include us deltoid pain referred into the upper arm. Pain worsens with reaching and lifting, and frequently patiemtsncomplainmof worsening pain at night.
Tingling and/or numbness is associated with nerve compression, which can occur in the neck or the arm.
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Last updated Jul 6, 2020
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