Had a neck dissection and now you can’t lift your arm? You’re not alone.

Shoulder syndrome after neck dissection is common, under-recognized, and treatable. It’s not the surgery failing — it’s the Spinal Accessory Nerve that needs time and rehab.

In this reel we break down:

✓ Why it happens

✓ In which cancers neck dissection is performed

✓ 3 red flags to spot

✓ What to do

Preservation ≠ Function.

Rehab is part of cancer care.