A 48-year-old female asked:
is there an option other than surgery for my first rib dislocation that caused brachial plexus and sympathetic nerve issues in my face? sad mess!
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Dr. Joseph Sucher answered
25 years experience Trauma Surgery
Possibly: Depending on the severity of your condition, physical therapy may help.
Answered on Sep 13, 2013
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Dr. Addagada Rao answered
55 years experience General Surgery
Unfortunate: Yes first rib injuries are rare , if it happens , is always associated with severe injuries , to other structures as in your case.
Answered on Sep 13, 2013
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Dr. Soren Singel answered
28 years experience Neurosurgery
Not more complicated: Left side should not be more complicated. Exact location of nerve injury important.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marsha Davis answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Difficult: But there are some medications that treat these types of nerve injuries like tegretol and Gabapentin and lyrica (pregabalin). Talk to your doctor.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Soren Singel answered
28 years experience Neurosurgery
Consider expert: Many consider dr robert spinner at the mayo clinic the most eminent expert for brachial plexus surgery. If applicable may consider a consultation, tim ... Read More
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