Nerve Injuries

Find Relief for Nerve Damage in your Hands

Experiencing tingling and numbness in your fingers from nerve compression or facing a complex hand injury that requires nerve grafting? You can trust the expert team at Gem City Hand and Microsurgeons for comprehensive and effective care.



Our double board-certified plastic, hand & microsurgeons specialize in nerve repair and complex hand surgeries. With advanced fellowship training and certifications in hand and upper extremity surgery, our surgeons provide exceptional care using the latest techniques.


Call (937) 704-2130 today to schedule an appointment with our skilled team.



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FAQs for Nerve Injuries

  • Why Are Nerves So Important?

    Nerves carry signals between your brain and the rest of the body. Motor nerves in particular communicate between the brain and your muscles, while sensory nerves carry messages regarding things like pain, pressure, and temperature.


    Damage to the nerves impairs this communication between the brain and the body, which can make you lose motor functions or feeling in the injured area.

  • How Are Nerves Injured?

    Nerves are made of fragile fibers called axons, which are bundled together in a protective tissue layer. A single nerve will include numerous bundles and also is surrounded by a protective tissue layer.


    Nevertheless, like electrical wiring covered by insulation, nerves can fray and be damaged by cutting, pressure, or stretching.

  • Can Injured Nerves Heal?

    In certain cases, yes. If the outer protective tissue around the axons is intact, the end closest to the brain remains alive and can heal as new nerve fibers grow and attempt to reach a muscle or sensory receptor.


    Our surgeons may be able to save a nerve by reattaching the ends of the outer covering so the encased fibers have a chance to heal. In cases where there is a significant gap between the nerve endings, he may use nerve tissue from a donor to create a graft.

  • How Long Does It Take for Nerves to Heal?

    It usually takes about three to four weeks for a nerve to begin to heal after surgery and nerves grow about an inch a month.


    As an example, if you were to experience a nerve injury to your arm above your fingers, it would take about a year before you regained normal sensation all the way to your fingertips. The first sensations would probably begin with a pins-and-needles feeling.

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