Tendons are the strong, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones and play a vital role in facilitating movement. When a tendon is injured—whether due to trauma, overuse, lacerations, or sports injuries—it can lead to pain, weakness, and loss of motion, especially in the hands, wrists, or feet.
Dr. Ravi Saroha, a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Delhi, offers advanced surgical management of tendon injuries with a focus on functional restoration and minimal scarring. With over 13 years of experience, he specializes in delicate tendon repair surgeries, including flexor and extensor tendon injuries of the hand and wrist.
Tendon surgery involves reconnecting the torn or severed tendon ends using fine sutures under magnification. Dr. Saroha uses advanced microsurgical techniques to:
Common signs include inability to move a finger or limb, sudden weakness, swelling, tenderness, or hearing a snapping sound at the time of injury. A clinical exam and imaging can confirm it.
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Minor tendon inflammation may improve with rest, but complete tears or lacerations usually require surgical repair to restore function properly.
Ideally, surgery should be performed within a few days to 2 weeks for best results, especially for clean lacerations. Delayed repair can lead to tendon shortening or scarring.
Without proper treatment, tendon injuries can lead to permanent loss of motion, joint stiffness, weakness, and disability in the affected area.