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A member asked:

8 months post thyroidectomy, how likely will my left cord become un-paralyzed and accessory nerve healed. my right arms affected by trap nerve damage?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Up to 1 year: Most ENT surgeons will wait 1 year before they consider intervention to do a procedure on the vocal cord to improve your voice. SO possibly 1 year before you give up on the possibility of recovery.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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