How Do You Repair Tendons In The Fingers & Hands?
Each of your fingers has two flexor tendons. Your thumb has one flexor tendon. These tendons are located along the palm side of your finger and are close to the surface of your skin. Flexor tendons run from the tip of your fingers into your hands and end at your forearms. Extensor tendons are located in the back of your hand and fingers and allow you to straighten your thumbs and fingers. An injury, like a cut or rupture, to tendons in your hand or finger will make it hard to bend one or more of your fingers, leaving you unable to grasp or hold items. The damaged tendon will have to be repaired before you can perform normal activities. How to Repair Tendons in the Fingers & Hands Step 1 Apply ice immediately after your injury. The cold compress on the injured hand can slow the flow of blood to the damaged area. Step 2 Visit your doctor for further treatment. Your doctor will clean and treat the open or superficial wounds. If the tendon is not cut, you may be able to bend your fingers,
