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How long does it take hand tendons to heal after surgery to repair severed tendons?
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3-4 wks : Minimum till active motion.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Depends: 5-6 weeks usually but i don't allow full strengthening until 8-10 weeks.
Answered 2/9/2017
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