“How long does nerve damage in finger take to heal?”
I am a 29 year old male. I want to know how long does nerve damage in finger take to heal?
4 Answers
NeurologistNeurologist
It depends on the cause and extent of the damage. But in general, if the nerve is not completely severed, peripheral nerves grow at a pace of 1 inch per month.
If the nerve is severed completely, it may take a long time to heal. If the nerve is just compressed and not much damaged, it may take a short time to heal.
Depending on the severity of the damage, peripheral nerves can regenerate at 1mm per day if some part of the nerve is intact. If the nerve is irreversibly crushed or severed, it may never regenerate. Also, even if the peripheral nerve in your finger regenerates you may always have a different sensation in the distribution of the nerve.
It depends. If the nerve was damaged severely (cut through or mashed up pretty badly) you might have permanent nerve damage. If it was mildly to moderately damaged, there's a good chance of repair and regeneration. This may take up to 6 months or longer.
Dr. F.
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