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What Is Cure For C 8 Nerve Cut?
Question: hi, If C8 is cut to remove a tumour can it be rebuilt/connected?
If not what are the function lost and is it permanent
If not what are the function lost and is it permanent
Brief Answer:
Yes C 8 nerve cut can be repaired.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes C 8 nerve cut can be repaired.
You may need graft or nerve transfer,
You can consult plastic surgeon or brachial plexus surgeon for examination and investigation.
Functional loss of C 8 includes inability of finger flexion, wrist extension, shoulder muscle weakness, reduced sensation on outer aspect of hand.
If nerve cut is not repaired then loss is permanent.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes C 8 nerve cut can be repaired.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes C 8 nerve cut can be repaired.
You may need graft or nerve transfer,
You can consult plastic surgeon or brachial plexus surgeon for examination and investigation.
Functional loss of C 8 includes inability of finger flexion, wrist extension, shoulder muscle weakness, reduced sensation on outer aspect of hand.
If nerve cut is not repaired then loss is permanent.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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