An incision is made over the injured tendon. The damaged or torn ends of the tendon are sewn together. If necessary, tendons are reattached to the surrounding connective tissue. The area is examined for injuries to nerves and blood vessels, and the incision is closed. The goal of tendon repair is restoration of normal function of joints or surrounding tissues following a tendon laceration .
Most tendon repairs are successful, allowing full joint function.
Convalescence Tendon repairs can often be done in an outpatient setting and hospital stays, if any, are short. Healing, however, can take as long as 6 weeks, during which the injured part may need to be immobilized in a splint or cast. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.