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What Causes Weakness In The Hands After Cervical Spine Surgery?
Question: I HAD ACDF C3 3 MOS AGO I STILL HAVE WEAKNESS IN LEFT ARM AND LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS MY HANDS FEEL VERY SHARP AND VERY SENSITIVE AND LIMITED PERCEPTION TOUGH TO BUTTON SHIRTS AND PANTS TOUGH TO PICK SMALL OBJECTS UP
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The improvement in symptoms depends upon the extent of damage before surgery and delay in surgery.
Complications rate is less but can be another cause of no improvement or deterioration.
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Drugs like pregabalin , gabapentin or amitriptyline can ve used.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The improvement in symptoms depends upon the extent of damage before surgery and delay in surgery.
Complications rate is less but can be another cause of no improvement or deterioration.
Upload images and prescription.
Drugs like pregabalin , gabapentin or amitriptyline can ve used.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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