My left arm has good movement but my right arm is very sore and movement is limited when raising my arm over my head. How can I improve this? I have been massaging the scar and muscle area but nothing seems to work. HELP
October 13, 2011
Answer: Arm Lifting and Limited Range of Motion
Thank you for the question.
There are many reasons why patients may have decreased range of motion of an arm 5 weeks after arm lifting surgery. The diagnosis and treatment plan is best made by the operating surgeon who can examine you directly. Specifically, examination of the incision line/scar closest to the axilla will be helpful.
If everything is healing normally range of motion exercises (crawling up the wall with your fingertips) may be helpful.
Please continue to follow with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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October 13, 2011
Answer: Arm Lifting and Limited Range of Motion
Thank you for the question.
There are many reasons why patients may have decreased range of motion of an arm 5 weeks after arm lifting surgery. The diagnosis and treatment plan is best made by the operating surgeon who can examine you directly. Specifically, examination of the incision line/scar closest to the axilla will be helpful.
If everything is healing normally range of motion exercises (crawling up the wall with your fingertips) may be helpful.
Please continue to follow with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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September 22, 2011
Answer: Unable to Lift my Arms over my Head 5 Wks After Brachioplasty, Normal?
5 weeks post op you need physical therapy or an aggressive range of motion routine. Return to your operative surgeon for care and advise.
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September 22, 2011
Answer: Unable to Lift my Arms over my Head 5 Wks After Brachioplasty, Normal?
5 weeks post op you need physical therapy or an aggressive range of motion routine. Return to your operative surgeon for care and advise.
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