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After surgery for a pacemaker can not use arm and hand severe pain and numbness?
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∙ 12y ago
After surgery, depending on placement of the device, your shoulder will be in pain. There might be some numbness from the local anaesthesia. You also shouldn't life your arm past your shoulder but you can still use your hand and partially your arm
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∙ 12y ago
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