Nerve transfers are particularly helpful in the most serious types of brachial plexus injuries, called avulsions, when the nerve root has been torn out of the spinal cord. They may also be used when surgeons are trying to speed up muscle recovery. Because the nerve reconstruction is often close to the muscle, nerve recovery may be faster and perhaps better than other techniques.
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