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How long does finger nerve damage take to heal?

I was diagnosed with finger nerve damage. How long does finger nerve damage take to heal?

2 Answers

4-12 weeks.
That depends upon what you mean by "nerve damage." If you injured or cut a nerve and it was surgically repaired, then this is what you can expect: In general, a nerve begins to regenerate after about 3-4 weeks, and then it continues to regenerate at a rate of 1 millimeter per day. You can measure this out on your finger to see how long it will take. In general, it will take about 2-3 months before you should notice any improvement.
Good luck!