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I have swelling in the bicep area (goes all the way around) in my arm following rotator cuff surgery 5 weeks ago. should i be concerned?
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See your surgeon: You really should discuss this with your surgeon since he/she was there and can give you all og the what ifs.
Answered 6/6/2021
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Yes.: Check with your surgeon. It may be normal swelling, probably not a blood clot at 5 weeks postop.
Answered 5/14/2019
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