I'm having an op this week, but haven't (yet) been told the recovery time, i'm curious if any one knows what this is for a Ganglion removal and minor tendon repair? (I know this will depend on my case but any rough idea will help)
Thanks!
2006-10-09 05:16:30 · 8 answers · asked by K-9 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I'm having to stay overnight
2006-10-09 05:37:57 · update #1
What is tendon repair?
Tendon repair involves either sewing severed or torn sections of tendon together, or to their connective tissue.
Why would I need surgery?
Surgery may be necessary to restore the normal function of joints or tissue surrounding tendons.
What does the operation involve?
You will be given an anaesthetic, either local or general. An incision is made over the injured tendon. The severed ends of the tendon are located and sewn together or to their connective tissue. The surgical area is examined for injuries to nerves and blood vessels. The skin is closed with sutures, which usually can be removed about ten days after surgery.
Usually, the injured part is kept rigid with a splint or plaster cast.
What about after the operation?
If the wound bleeds during the first 24 hours after surgery, press a clean tissue or cloth to it for ten minutes.
A hard ridge should form along the incision. As it heals, the ridge will recede gradually. Apply heat to the surgical area to relieve incisional pain. Bathe or shower as usual after the splint is removed. Between bathings, keep the wound dry with a bandage for the first two or three days after the splint is removed. If a bandage gets wet, change it promptly.
It will take approx 2 weeks to heal
2006-10-09 05:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by kevinmonaghan1977 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be treated as an out patient, it will be sore for about 2-3 weeks, but you should have no major problems. Get well soon!
2006-10-09 05:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 14:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These operations are usually done as day cases and you should be able to go home on the same day. The hospital should give you this information before your admission.
2006-10-09 05:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not long - about 2 weeks or so
2006-10-09 05:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by Benno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-one can give you a answer to that one- as everyone has different healing zones.Take it easy and follow instructions from you Doctor.Failing that-buy a crystal ball!
2006-10-09 05:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by fay b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this depends if youo are right or left handed but a friend was back at work within two days. so long as she was carefull
2006-10-09 05:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about a week
2006-10-09 05:23:46 · answer #8 · answered by sashjohn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋