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I suffered a neck injury as a result of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery in a beach chair. what can i do?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Time to get checked: Hopefully, your injury was simply muscle strain related to positioning that improves with physical therapy. However more significant injuries have been associated with the beach chair position including disc injuries because the position requires a head holder to maintain your head during the procedure. I.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 12/2/2017

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A member asked:

I suffered a neck injury as a result of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery in a beach chair. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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