Clark had had weakness and pain in his right shoulder following his surgery in November. The PS attributed this to grafting the blood vessels from the flap on his jaw to the blood vessels next to the clavicle. He also has been in PT for months to regain his strength and mobility. The belief is that the trapezius nerve was irritated during surgery and it can take months up to a year for the nerve to heal. The nerve wasn't severed as he has always had the ability to move his arm and hand. Although this is frustrating, it is reassuring that in time it will improve.

Anita