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Can a neck injury affect the peripheral nerves and cause nerve tingling/numbness in upper extremities ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes. The nerves serving the arms originate from the cervical spinal cord. Any injury to the nervous system should be taken seriously and you should consult a doctor to ascertain if consultation with a specialist may be needed. Wish you good health!
Answered 2/21/2022
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Depending on extent of trauma, might see nerve root compression secondary to ruptured disc or foraminal narrowing. But occasionally nearby brachial plexus is hurt instead. Takes a careful exam to sort out
Answered 2/20/2022
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