Tendons are long fibrous bands that extend from the bones of the hand and fingers to the muscles in the forearm which then contract and provide for movement.
A tendon injury is usually caused by a penetrating injury to the hand or fingers, typically due to laceration or puncture wound, but have also been seen in blunt impact or crush injuries where no sharp cuts are identified.
Tendon injuries may also be seen in conjunction with other traumatic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and crush injuries. Crush injuries specifically are frequently associated with damage to multiple structures, including the surrounding soft tissue, nerves, arteries and bones.
Here is a list of some of the most common injuries that those who use their hands regularly experience.
Sprains.
Thumb Sprains. ...
Wrist Sprains. ...
Injuries to the Bone. ...
Hand Fractures. ...
Wrist Fractures. ...
Dislocations of the PIP Joint. ...
Soft Tissue and Closed Tendon Injuries.
Repair & Recovery
Depending on the exact location and extent of the injury, surgery may be performed at the hospital under anesthesia or in the office using only local numbing medicine. This will be determined at your initial consult based on the history of your injury and your specific exam. If a partial injury is suspected, this may be able to be performed under local numbing medicine.
