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I cant move left arm & upper chest normally since thoracotomy caused scar tissue. what to do?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers
Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Scar tissue: Scar tissue after thoracotomy can limit usual range of motion. How long ago was the surgery? What is your general health & mobility like? Answers to these questions can determine if you will improve with time or if you need a scar revision. Consult with us.
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