How To Treat Vocal Cord Paralysis

Replace The Damaged Nerve

Doctors might suggest reinnervation surgery to replace the damaged nerve. During this surgery, the surgeon takes a healthy nerve from another part of the patient's neck and uses it as a replacement for the damaged vocal cord. Unlike some other surgical options, this surgery doesn't show immediate results, as the brain has to rewire itself to accept the new nerve impulses and allow the tissue to function as a vocal cord. Patients might have to wait up to nine months to see voice improvement, though many experience results in six months or less. Some medical professionals might recommend a combination of reinnervation surgery and a bulk injection for vocal cord paralysis.

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