can phrenic nerve be repaired?
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Although diaphragmatic plication is a treatment option, phrenic nerve repair may also be considered in an attempt to restore function of the paralyzed hemidiaphragm and it may be the optimal first line treatment when feasible.
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Recovery: Minor muscle strains should heal within weeks. Muscle tears that need surgery may require therapy and months to heal. Bones that are surgically repaired normally require 3 to 4 months to fully heal. With spinal injuries, your body will do most of its healing work in the first 6 months after the injury.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus generally cannot be cured. It is a long-term condition. However, many people with the condition obtain substantial relief through surgical treatment.
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Sometimes a section of a nerve is cut completely or damaged beyond repair. Your surgeon can remove the damaged section and reconnect healthy nerve ends (nerve repair) or implant a piece of nerve from another part of your body (nerve graft). These procedures can help your nerves to regrow.
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There is no cure for idiopathic neuropathy. Treatments including medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications can help you function and feel better.
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Treatments for Neuropathy However, in some situations, symptoms of neuropathy may lessen but not completely go away. For example, nerve injury caused by radiation often does not recover well. Neuropathy caused by chemotherapy is also difficult to cure, and recovery may take 18 months to five years or longer.
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If effective, the treatment should provide pain relief lasting at least 9-12 months and at times, much longer. The nerves will eventually grow back (regenerate) but the pain may or may not return. If the pain returns, you may have the procedure repeated.
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A single burner or the effects of recurrent burners can lead to permanent neurologic damage. Nerves that have been injured are more susceptible to injury. Testing to evaluate nerve injury and recovery should be done by a trained medical specialist. Furthermore, burners can easily be confused with other neck injuries.
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Inguinal hernias can be repaired using surgery to push the bulge back into place and strengthen the weakness in the abdominal wall. The operation is usually recommended if you have a hernia that causes pain, severe or persistent symptoms, or if any serious complications develop.
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A full recovery is possible if the cause of the tibial nerve dysfunction is found and successfully treated. Some people may have a partial or complete loss of movement or sensation. Nerve pain may be uncomfortable and last for a long period of time.
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In many cases, Erb's palsy resolves on its own with little or no treatment. In other cases, however, if the nerves in the upper brachial plexus are severely damaged, the affected arm may suffer from permanent weakness or paralysis.
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Non-surgical Treatments for Hiatal or Paraesophageal Hernia Hiatal hernias that do not cause symptoms do not require immediate treatment. However, symptom-producing hiatal hernias may need to be treated. Hiatal hernias do not heal on their own and require surgical intervention.
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The phrenic nerve is considered a mixed nerve that innervates the diaphragm. What this means is that the phrenic nerve has both a somatic function...
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In some cases, sixth nerve palsy will disappear without treatment. If inflammation of the sixth nerve is suspected, medications called corticosteroids may be used. Until the nerve heals, wearing an eye patch can help with double vision.
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Sometimes vocal cord paralysis resolves on its own within a year. For this reason, a doctor may recommend voice therapy to try to restore nerve communication between your brain and your larynx before recommending surgery. Certified speech-language pathologists assist in this treatment.
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The fact is, some children with Erb's palsy recover partially or fully with the help of physical therapy and other non-surgical treatment methods. Others with severe damage to the brachial plexus nerves may only find recovery via surgical intervention months or even years after the injury.