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History of acdf and pf,c5-c6 in 2011. i now have hand pain specifically thumb pain and skin numbness on the outside of thumb and around nail bed, why?

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Dr. Thomas Miller answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Pain: It's possible for for pressure on a nerve root and or problem further down from the neck. A good physical followed by new imaging or nerve conduction study could be indicated

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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A member asked:

History of acdf and pf,c5-c6 in 2011. i now have hand pain specifically thumb pain and skin numbness on the outside of thumb and around nail bed, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Miller answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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