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Similarly, it is asked, can flexor tendons heal on their own?

If a tendon is torn or cut, the ends of the tendon will pull far apart, making it impossible for the tendon to heal on its own. Occasionally, flexor tendons may be partially cut or torn. With a partial tendon tear, it may still be possible to bend your finger, but not completely.

Likewise, how do you treat a flexor tendon injury? The only effective treatment for a flexor tendon injury is to surgically repair the tendon(s) by sewing the cut ends together. Your hand surgeon will locate the ends of the tendon and stitch them back together. If the nerve has also been cut, it will be repaired at the same time.

Similarly, you may ask, how do you know if your flexor tendon is torn?

The most common signs of a flexor tendon injury include: a cut or open injury on the palm side of your hand, often where the skin folds as the finger bends; inability to bend one or more joints of the finger; pain when the finger is bent; tenderness along the finger on the palm side of the hand; and numbness in the

How long does it take for a flexor tendon to heal?

Your tendon will take up to 12 weeks to completely heal and it is important to follow all advice to avoid rupturing your tendon.