Nerve Reattachment

[Bongolation]

Anyone have a nerve reattached in a finger?

How'd that work out for you?

[R. Laevinus]

Never had that done, but I had a minor nerve trunk in my left arm severed by an accident a few years back. I had no sensation over half of the back of my hand for a couple of years; the doctors told me I'd never get it back.

As it so happens, it's working fine now. The feeling just sort of filtered back slowly.

So, sorry I can't help you directly; but IME, nerves can repair themselves, if they're not too badly damaged to begin with.

[Chef FourString]

My brother has had to do this in his finger. At first not much feeling but now all is well. I guess it all depends on how good the surgeon is.

[Bongolation]

Prognosis seems incredibly unpredictable for peripheral nerve regeneration, irrespective of anything but individual biology.

I think I'm doing better than was expected after trunk nerve reattachment two months ago in my left pinky, but am amazed at how little hard info I can find on what I can do to help the odds -- from my doctor, my PT, the Internet, anybody.

Take care of your hands!