Is it possible to get capsular contracture from sleeping with your arms above your head (lack of circulation)?

July 7, 2016
Asked By:ba_06_2016 in San Antonio, TX

I have a habit of sleeping with my arms above my head and many times in the morning (even before my BA) they would feel sore or numb. I figured it was from lack of blood flow / circulation. I'm 3 weeks postop from my BA now and I've tried really hard to sleep with my arms down while on my back. Unfortunately, sometimes I still wake up with my arms feeling numb. I was wondering if this could in any way affect the overall healing of my surgery and maybe even cause capsular contraction?

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Capsular Contracture

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Capsular Contracture

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July 8, 2016

Answer: Sleeping with arms up

July 8, 2016

Answer: Sleeping with arms up

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