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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Shoulder After Having Surgery For Buccal Carcinoma?

Male 68 years old. Surgery buccal mucosa for carcinoma done 3 years back followed by radiation therapy for 30 days. Nodes also removed during surgery and reconstruction done with thigh muscles.There is a regular pain in shoulder, needles and numbness. Can t lift my left hand properly. Will it improve or I will have to live like that.
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. As you have been throgh surgeries for removal of buccal mucosa cancer and then reconstruction surgery, along with radiotherapy, the numbness felt in the shoulder is a very common finding as nerve and blood vessels must be severed during surgery supplying the regions adjacent to the concerned area.

Sometimes these nerves regenerate over time and the sensations return while other times, that is not the case. Physiotheray and nutritional supplements can help in such conditions. In addition, you can consult a neuologist for physical examination and further investigations of the area.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you have follow up questions.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Shoulder After Having Surgery For Buccal Carcinoma?

Hello, I can understand your concern. As you have been throgh surgeries for removal of buccal mucosa cancer and then reconstruction surgery, along with radiotherapy, the numbness felt in the shoulder is a very common finding as nerve and blood vessels must be severed during surgery supplying the regions adjacent to the concerned area. Sometimes these nerves regenerate over time and the sensations return while other times, that is not the case. Physiotheray and nutritional supplements can help in such conditions. In addition, you can consult a neuologist for physical examination and further investigations of the area. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you have follow up questions. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah