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Had surgery to repair zone 2 flexor tendon injury on nov. 10. occ. therapist has been using ultrasound and just started astym today to help break up scar tissue. how long does it take generally for either therapy method to start showing results?
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Possible 2 to 4 treatments- if no resolution tenolysis and be considered
Answered 12/22/2022
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Too early to develop scarring . Gentle exercises are ok . Aggressive exercises will cause rerupture.
Answered 12/22/2022
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