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What Causes Soreness In The Shoulders Post A Surgery?
Question: sore shoulder in back area neck too, started after a 6 hour airplane flight still aches after several weeks, I did have surgery 20 years ago on c6 and c6 a fusion.
Brief Answer:
May need have repeat workup for cervical spine issues if persists
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, though it seems like posture related muscle spasm to be most likely and will gradually relieve with rest, and using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen alongwith muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine. But if pain is severe more potent analgesics like tramadol or gaba pentins may be needed. Physiotherapy may also be needed for a rapid recovery.
If the problems persists even after a week despite all these measures or if pain radiates to both arms causing numbness or pains etc, a detailed work up for recurrence of the old cervical spine issues will be needed to be done with the help of Xrays for cervical spine as well as may need CT or MRI as well after getting detailed neurological examination by a neurosurgeon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
May need have repeat workup for cervical spine issues if persists
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, though it seems like posture related muscle spasm to be most likely and will gradually relieve with rest, and using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen alongwith muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine. But if pain is severe more potent analgesics like tramadol or gaba pentins may be needed. Physiotherapy may also be needed for a rapid recovery.
If the problems persists even after a week despite all these measures or if pain radiates to both arms causing numbness or pains etc, a detailed work up for recurrence of the old cervical spine issues will be needed to be done with the help of Xrays for cervical spine as well as may need CT or MRI as well after getting detailed neurological examination by a neurosurgeon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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