Nerve transfers are most helpful for serious brachial plexus injuries, called avulsions. An avulsion happens when the nerve root has been torn out of the spinal cord. Nerve transfers also may be used to speed up muscle recovery. Because the nerve reconstruction is often close to the muscle, nerve recovery may be faster and better than it is with other techniques.
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