Tendon cut
Description
Tendon cut partial or complete tendon laceration. The tendons connect muscles to the bones and enable moving of the limbs. The most common cause of tendon lacerations is a cut which penetrates through the skin injuring the tendons under it.
Symptoms
Inability to move the injured limb, weakness of the limb.
Overview
Anamnesis is being taken and physical examination is being done. The examination of the wound will discover tendon injuries. A doctor can also detect the injury if there is a weakness or inability to move the limb.
Specialists
Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Therapy
Most tendon lacerations require surgical intervention. A doctor will use stitches to connect the ends of the tendons. After the surgery, the injured area is usually immobilized with the splint for 4-6 weeks.
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