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A 54-year-old male asked:

Advise on how long my injury should take to heal. brachial plexus irritation?

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Dr. Adam Lewis
Neurosurgery 37 years experience
Nerve injury: Generally brachial plexus irritation will resolve with time. The more severe the nerve(s) is injured, the longer and less complete the recovery. A nerve conduction study help to determine the extent of the injury and provide a prognosis for recovery.
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