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When the radial nerve is damaged in a fracture, how long would it take for it to recover; and is there a way to hasten the recovery process?

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Nerve damage: nerve damage may be be permanent which means no improvement of your symptoms especially after 6 months expect little improvement.

Dr Ott agreed

Answered 1/15/2018

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