Tendon repair
Tendon repair
Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries.
The goal of tendon repair is to restore the normal function of joints or their surrounding tissues following a tendon laceration.
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Ruptured Tendon Repair
If you tear a tendon, your doctor may need to sew it back together. This may or may not require an overnight stay in the hospital, depending on which tendon you need repaired and how badly it was injured. For 2 weeks after surgery, you may need a splint or cast to protect the tendon and help it heal. When the splint is removed, you'll need to begin special exercises to build strength in the area of the injury.
Without treatment, you are more likely to have a lasting injury, and you may have difficulty using the injured area.
Extensor Tendon Repair
The extensor tendons of the hand are in a relatively superficial position; thus, they are highly susceptible to injury from lacerations, bites, burns, or blunt trauma. Extensor tendon injuries are commonly diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). Certain injuries can be repaired in the ED1 , others should be repaired by a hand surgeon.
The dorsum of the hand, wrist, and forearm are divided into 8 anatomic zones to facilitate classification and treatment of extensor tendon injuries.
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What is an Achilles tendon rupture?
An Achilles tendon rupture occurs when the tendon attaching the calf muscle to the heel is ruptured. This is a common injury, most often seen in middle-age, male, "weekend warriors."
What are the symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture?
An Achilles tendon rupture is a traumatic injury that causes sudden pain behind the ankle. Patients may hear a 'pop' or a 'snap,' and will almost always say they feel as though they have been kicked in the heel (even though no one has kicked them). Patients have difficulty pointing their toes downward, and may have swelling and bruising around the tendon.
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