Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries.

Tendon repair can be performed using local anesthesia (the immediate area of the surgery is pain-free), regional anesthesia (the local area and surrounding regions near the surgical area are pain-free), or general anesthesia (the patient is unconscious and pain-free). If the tendon has been injured severely, a tendon graft may be required (a piece of tendon from the foot or toe or another part of the body is often used).

During the operation the ends of your ruptured tendon are brought together. They are then held together with stitches to help the tendon heal. The skin wound is then closed up with stitches. Hospitalization of three to four days is needed. The physiotherapist will show to the patient several exercises which have a vital part of tendon recovery.

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