The repaired tendon is much weaker than normal and takes about 12 weeks to recover full strength. If you do not follow this advice, the tendon repair may snap. Your stitches will be removed at about two weeks after the operation. Following this the scar will be somewhat firm to touch and tender. This can be helped by massaging the area with moisturizing cream.
Perfection is difficult to achieve .
This would mean beginning the entire process again. Non-compliance will, however, increase your risk of complications. Sometimes, a further operation is needed to get the best result, for example to free tendon adhesions. Most are superficial and can be treated with antibiotics. If the rod is involved, it may be difficult to control except by removing the rod.