Description
A partial or complete laceration of the tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones and enable movement of the extremity. The most common cause of a tendon laceration is a cut that extends through the skin injuring the underlying tendon.
Symptoms
Inability to move the affected extremity, weakness of the extremity.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical will be done. Examination of the wound will reveal the injury to the tendon. The healthcare provider can also detect the injury by demonstrating weakness or inability to move the extremity.
Specialists:
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry
Workup:
A history and physical will be done. Examination of the wound will reveal the injury to the tendon. The healthcare provider can also detect the injury by demonstrating weakness or inability to move the extremity.
Specialists:
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry
Treatment
Most cut tendons require surgical repair. The doctor uses stitches to sew the ends of the tendon back together. Generally the affected area is splinted for 4-6 weeks after the repair.