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A 37-year-old female asked:
Does chronic radial artery occlusion cause sharp pain un hand at various points such as elbow wrist shoulder. if not what would cause pain?
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Dr. Jeffrey Wintanswered
Hand Surgery 37 years experience
Radial artery : Thrombosi may cause pain depending on various factors ( see my other answer to your other questiion regarding same topic!
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Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 41 years experience
Hand pain: Thrombosis may lead to ischemic pain with use distal to the point of occlusion but rarely causes pain proximal to that level such as the elbow or shoulder. Occasionally may get ischemic nerve pain that can radiate proximally.
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