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Please help! what happens when nerves are severed?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Muscle Weakness: It will take a long time for nerves to regenerate. If the nerves are not surgically re-connected, it becomes really hard for full function to return. Even with surgery there is evidence you may not get full recovery.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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