"Hand problems following shoulder injury"

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Posted by Cornflake (as the patient), 3 months ago

I dislocated and fractured my shoulder and damaged nerves, leaving my hand painful, weak and lacking in function such as dexterity. Despite medication, my hand was sometimes ‘on fire’ or sometimes numb, feeling like it wasn’t my hand. Some everyday activities were difficult.

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Caroline Mackay

Perth and Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 25/02/2025 at 20:12

Published on Care Opinion at 20:12

Dear Cornflake
Thank you for taking tine to share your story. I'm sorry to hear of your shoulder injury and subsequent nerve damage. I hope the Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy Out Patient Service were able to assess and help you manage your symptoms. Thank you again for sharing your story and I wish you a good recovery.

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Update posted by Cornflake (the patient) 3 months ago

Thanks Caroline. I’m doing well, thanks to all the help I received. Best wishes to you.

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