Forearm pain caused by scarring

We will first recall the notion of cicatricial neuropathy.

The causes of pain in the elbow and forearm of scarring origin are (non-exhaustive):

  • Cervical spine surgery by posterior approach
  • Cervical surgery by anterior approach
  • Shoulder, collarbone, thoraco-brachial outlet surgery
  • Pain after posterior lifting of the arm(s)
  • Elbow surgery
  • Wound and hematoma of elbow and forearm
  • Truncal anesthesia of the radial, ulnar and median nerves in the elbow and forearm
  • Wrist surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Wound and hematoma of the wrist, hand and fingers
  • Infiltrations of the wrist, hand and fingers

If in doubt, if the symptoms do not correspond, you can refer to the guide to muscle pain.

Post operative chronic pain