Can breast explant surgery cause nerve damage in your hand or carpal tunnel?

October 13, 2017
Asked By:cylco in Atlanta, GA

I had breast explant surgery to remove ruptured implants and didnt replace them. 4 weeks later I woke in the middle of the night with both hands numb and severe pain. I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel but my middle finger on my right hand is completely numb and is on the side that the implants were most ruptured.

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October 16, 2017

Answer: Numbness

October 16, 2017

Answer: Numbness

October 17, 2017

Answer: Can breast explant surgery cause nerve damage in your hand or carpal tunnel?

October 17, 2017

Answer: Can breast explant surgery cause nerve damage in your hand or carpal tunnel?

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