Question 1

can acupuncture or massage help a torn tendon heal?

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Feels good: But, i don't see how it will help the tendon heal. Ideally, you would want to make sure both of the torn ends are placed back together if possible. There are other repair methods in case the tendon has retracted but this is something you need to see a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedist.

Question 2

how long for a torn tendon to heal, if ever?

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They heal: I have found 6-8 weeks around the sametime it takes for bone to heal.

Question 3

how long will it take to heal a partially torn tendon?

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About 6 weeks: The answer varies depending upon the actual degree of tendon torn since a partial tear covers everything from a very minimal tear to a significant partial tear that may act more like a full thickness tear. Six weeks is a good number to remember realizing it could be less for a minimal tear. A significnat partial tendon tear may actually require surgical intervention, so check with your docotr.

Question 4

what takes the longest to heal torn muscle, torn ligament, or torn tendon? area is back and knee.

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Torn muscle: Healing depends on degree of trauma, type of muscle, location of joints, age, and degree of rest. Like wise so many variable. Some doesn't heal at all without surgical treatment.

Question 5

hand injury in may diagnosed as a bruise a few months later diagnosed as torn tendon still very painful how long does it take to heal?

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If it is a tendon: it may take months to heal, provided you have adequate brace to support it while it does.  Tendons are notoriously slow things to heal because of the poor blood supply to them.  If you are sure it is not completely torn through and require surgery to tack it back.  Keep a close relationship with your Hand Orthopedist while it heals.  Good luck and thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 6

what is done for a torn tendon?

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If the Tendon: Is ruptured it may require surgery. If a  partial tear you may  need to be casted.

Question 7

what does a torn tendon feel like?

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Pain: Pain and inability to move the joint that it crosses.

Question 8

what can someone do for a torn tendon?

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If it is not a vest-: -igeal tendon such as Palmaris longus, poplitious in the hand &amp; lower leg , they R usually functional and need repair acutely, or if long standing tendon transfers &amp; grafts can B done.

Question 9

what are some symptoms of a torn tendon?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain, swelling, inability to move a particular muscle or moving it but not thru full range of motion. Tendons can be completely torn but don't have to. Sometimes they are partially torn and sometimes they can have longitudinal tears. The different types of tears will be treated differently.

Question 10

how long does it take to recover from a torn tendon?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some tendon can be torn and heal with immobilization.  Some tendons require surgery to put the tendon ends together for proper healing to take place.

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