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Can removing a surgical pin incorrectly cause a tendon to rip/shred? my surgeon removed a pin, and the tendon was ripped and needed a second surgery.

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Unlikely: Talk to your surgeon. You will get honest answer. May be your tendon was damaged with original injury.

Answered 9/28/2016

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