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I have to have surgery to repair a torn tendon in my finger. how long would this take?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Outpatient.: The surgery is probably outpatient, and should take an hour or so, depending on how much work the surgeon needs to do. The healing and rehab will take 3-4 months.

Answered 2/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have to have surgery to repair a torn tendon in my finger. how long would this take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

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