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We present 2 rare cases of axillary nerve rupture in contact sports who were successfully treated with free nerve grafting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In contact sports, the deltoid muscle is sometimes paralyzed temporarily after a collision. However, similar to our cases, the axillary nerve can be lacerated without fracture or dislocation. 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