How long does it take to recover from hand tendon surgery?

The repaired tendon will usually be back to full strength after about 12 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months to regain the full range of movement. In some cases, it may never be possible to move the affected finger or thumb as much as before it was damaged.

Can ruptured tendons be repaired?

To repair a torn tendon, the surgeon sews the ends of the tendon together with suture material. In some cases, if your tendon is severely damaged or diseased, your surgeon may remove the tendon and replace it with donor graft, often from your own body.

How do you treat a ruptured tendon in your hand?

A tendon that is partially cut or torn may be treated nonsurgically. Full tears will require surgery to stitch the two ends of the tendon back together. Nerve damage can also be repaired surgically.

Can a torn tendon in the hand heal itself?

If a tendon is torn or cut, the ends of the tendon will pull far apart, making it impossible for the tendon to heal on its own. Because the nerves to the fingers are also very close to the tendons, a cut may damage them, as well.

How painful is tendon repair surgery?

After surgery, the hand may be bruised and swollen, and you will most likely experience pain as the anesthetic wears off. The repaired tendons are going to be very weak until completely healed which can make recovery a lengthy process. Depending on the location recovery may take anywhere from 1 to 3 months.

What happens if a torn tendon is not repaired?

If left untreated, eventually it can result in other foot and leg problems, such as inflammation and pain in the ligaments in the soles of your foot (plantar faciitis), tendinitis in other parts of your foot, shin splints, pain in your ankles, knees and hips and, in severe cases, arthritis in your foot.

What causes a ruptured tendon in hand?

bites – animal and human bites can cause tendon damage, and a person may damage their hand tendon after punching another person in the teeth. crushing injuries – jamming a finger in a door or crushing a hand in a car accident can divide or rupture a tendon.

Do tendons ever fully heal?

“Once a tendon is injured, it almost never fully recovers. You’re likely more prone to injury forever.”

Will a torn tendon heal without surgery?

More than 90% of tendon injuries are long term in nature, and 33-90% of these chronic rupture symptoms go away without surgery. In contrast, acute rupture, as occurs with trauma, may or may not be repaired surgically depending on the severity of the tear.

What are the symptoms of a torn tendon?

The most common symptom of torn tendons is pain. When you tear a tendon, you can experience sharp, sudden pain that may be accompanied by a popping or snapping sound.

What is the treatment for an injured tendon?

Tendon Injury Treatments. Initial treatment for an injured tendon usually includes rest and pain relievers. Your doctor may also prescribe: Physical therapy. Corticosteroid injection. Brace, splint , sling or crutches for the tendon can rest and heal. Casting for a ruptured tendon. Shock wave therapy.

What is a popped tendon?

Popping of a tendon is usually either chronic dislocating or the tendon rubbing an adjacent structure. Since the achilles really can’t dislocate, it is likely rubbing on a small, fluid-filled sac underneath called the retrocalcaneal bursa.

What is an injured tendon?

Tendonitis, another tendon injury, is an inflammation of the tendon. This can occur as a result of the natural aging process. Like other parts of the body, tendons weaken as we age, becoming more prone to stress and injury. Tendonitis can also occur from overuse of a tendon.