What can we achieve?
Procedures
Pain: Mild to moderate
Scars
In most cases we can repair the tendon injury through the same wound that caused it, so very little extra scaring is expected.
If extra incisions are needed they will be planned to ensure the best aesthetic and functional outcome
Some cases could need grafting of tendons that are taken from other areas aside from the injured one, resulting in small inconspicuous scars on some other area of the body
Recovery
Usually, three weeks of splint immobilization are needed
Some chronic injuries will require up to six weeks of immobilization
Patients should start rehabilitation immediately after surgery
Most activities are usually allowed 6-8 weeks after surgery
Complex cases could require more than one surgery