How Do You Repair Torn Tendons In The Wrist?
Injuries sustained to your wrist can result in serious sprains, or worse, a torn tendon. Your tendons are fibrous tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. When you flex your muscles, your tendons contract tightly. When you tear your tendon, your fingers will be unable to bend. If you sustain an injury that results in your fingers being unable to bend, have pain along the sides of your hand, have a cut, or pain when you bend you hand, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. A torn tendon will result in necessary surgery to repair the damage. Place an ice pack or a frozen bag of peas on the injured area. Be sure to wrap the ice pack or peas in a cloth or towel before you apply to prevent your blood vessels from losing circulation as a result of direct contact from the ice. Compress the site to stop any bleeding if you have a cut on the injured area. Once you have iced and stopped signs of bleeding, immediately go to a hospital. Get an X-ray by your physician to deter