Tendon Repair
A surgical procedure to reattach or reconstruct a torn or ruptured tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendon repairs are performed on various tendons throughout the body including the Achilles, biceps, quadriceps, and hand flexor and extensor tendons.
Definition
A surgical procedure to reattach or reconstruct a torn or ruptured tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendon repairs are performed on various tendons throughout the body including the Achilles, biceps, quadriceps, and hand flexor and extensor tendons.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Tendon injuries can result from acute trauma, such as a sudden forceful contraction, or from chronic overuse and degeneration. The surgical approach depends on the tendon involved, the severity of the tear, and how much time has passed since the injury. Acute repairs, performed shortly after injury, generally have better outcomes than delayed repairs. The procedure involves suturing the torn tendon ends back together or, in cases of chronic tears with significant retraction, using a graft to bridge the gap. Post-operative rehabilitation is critical to a successful outcome and typically involves a period of immobilization followed by a carefully progressive physical therapy program. Recovery timelines vary significantly by tendon location, ranging from six weeks for minor hand tendon repairs to six months for Achilles tendon reconstruction.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about tendon repair — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How soon after a tendon tear should surgery be performed?
- 2Will I need to wear a brace or splint after tendon repair surgery?
- 3How long until I regain full strength after tendon repair?
- 4Can a partially torn tendon heal without surgery?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk can help patients understand the urgency of tendon injuries and schedule timely consultations. It can explain general post-operative protocols including immobilization periods and physical therapy timelines, coordinate referrals for hand therapy or physical therapy, and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor tendon healing and range of motion recovery.
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Common questions about tendon repair.
A surgical procedure to reattach or reconstruct a torn or ruptured tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendon repairs are performed on various tendons throughout the body including the Achilles, biceps, quadriceps, and hand flexor and extensor tendons. Tendon injuries can result from acute trauma, such as a sudden forceful contraction, or from chronic overuse and degeneration. The surgical approach depends on the tendon involved, the severity of the tear, and how much time has passed since the injury.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by help patients understand the urgency of tendon injuries and schedule timely consultations. It can explain general post-operative protocols including immobilization periods and physical therapy timelines, coordinate referrals for hand therapy or physical therapy, and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor tendon healing and range of motion recovery.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by help patients understand the urgency of tendon injuries and schedule timely consultations. It can explain general post-operative protocols including immobilization periods and physical therapy timelines, coordinate referrals for hand therapy or physical therapy, and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor tendon healing and range of motion recovery.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by help patients understand the urgency of tendon injuries and schedule timely consultations. It can explain general post-operative protocols including immobilization periods and physical therapy timelines, coordinate referrals for hand therapy or physical therapy, and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor tendon healing and range of motion recovery.
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