the tendon is down my finger part way. I am getting surgery for it next week. Has anyone else had this procedure? How long did it take to fully heal? I am in high school and my baseball season starts in mid febuary. I know I'll probably miss the begining of the season, but what can i expect? How long is the rehabilitation, and what is it like? How long will i be in a cast for?
2006-12-23 07:27:15 · 2 answers · asked by gabe_shob 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
LOTS OF PAIN
2006-12-31 05:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by RRRRRRRR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"After four-to-six weeks, the fingers are allowed to move slowly and without resistance. Healing takes place during the first three months after the repair.
In most cases, full and normal movement of the injured area does not return after surgery. If it is hard to bend the finger using its own muscle power, it could mean that the repaired tendon has pulled apart or is bogged down in scar tissue. Scarring of the tendon repair is a normal part of the healing process. But in some cases, the scarring can make bending and straightening of the finger very difficult. Depending on the injury, your doctor may prescribe therapy to loosen up the scar tissue and prevent it from interfering with the finger’s movement. If therapy fails to improve motion, surgery to release scar tissue around the tendon may be required.
Hand therapy after surgery
If a program of controlled, limited motion is selected as therapy for the first several weeks after surgery, it is important to work closely with a hand therapist and your surgeon to understand the therapy and follow set guidelines. The tendon repair might pull apart if your hand is used too soon or if therapy guidelines are not followed. In addition to regaining motion of the finger after a tendon injury, therapy will be helpful in softening scars and building grip strength."
2006-12-25 02:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sancira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋