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Do nerves in the arm heal themselves?

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Dr. Shin Beh answered

Possible: Depending on the type of injury to the nerves, recovery can be expected most of the time. In severe injury, recovery may be partial or not occur at all.

Dr Alves and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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