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Tendon repair
Tendons are located at the interface between bone and muscle. Tendon repair is performed by either reattaching an avulsed tendon to bone or by reapproximating the two torn edges of a tendon torn within the substance of the tendon itself.
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Achilles tendon repair --how long to recover?
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What exercises can help after I have Achilles tendon repair?
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How long does it take to recover from an Achilles tendon repair?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is it normal after a tendon repair surgery for your finger to feel really hot?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I had right lateral epicondylar release/tendon repair 4 months ago. A p.T. Asked which tendon did u get repaired? How many tendons on the outer elbow?
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A 50-year old asked:
Can infection undo a quad tendon repair?
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A 28-year old asked:
What is the rehab following Achilles tendon repair usually involve?
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A 45-year old asked:
What can be done about pain in my big toe 6 years after tendon repair?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long does it take to recover after torn Achilles tendon repair surgery?
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A 60-year old male asked:
I have severe elbow pain 6 weeks post op from elbow tendon repair is this normal?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I had epicondylar release with tendon repair 4 weeks ago. My doc said the tendon was grey and there was grey fluid. Why was it grey?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I had lateral epicondylar release with tendon repair 7 months ago & when my arm get cold it hurts until i get it warmed up. Is that normal?
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A 29-year old asked:
After Achilles tendon repair operation is swelling to be expected?
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A 47-year old asked:
How long before I can walk normally following a tendon repair in the foot?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Is it really necessary to use ted hose for 6 full weeks after surgery? I had a broken kneecap and tendon repair.
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A 26-year old female asked:
I had a perineal tendon repair in my ankle last sept ..suddenly im having painful spasm in that area, Should i be concerned?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I felt & heard something pop in my forearm & there's pain when i flex my had back or grip. I had tennis elbow release & tendon repair no pain backther?
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A 33-year old asked:
Achilles tendon repair, can it cause cramp?
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A 45-year old male asked:
I had patella tendon repair 8 weeks ago and the knee Is warm to touch I can bend 60-70 degrees ?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Hi I had patella tendon repair 8 weeks ago and I'm now bending my knee to 60-70 degrees, but my knee is warm to touch. Is this normal?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Bad heel pain since tendon repair surgery in ankle now gone over on ankle again and cant weight bear can anyone give me advice please?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I've had major tendon repair on my left arm a few years ago, severed 4 tendons on glass after a fall. Can rock climbing snap the repaired tendons?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I had tendon repair on my inner forearm,3tendons were broken.do I need to go to a physiotherapy place or can I just do exercise my doc taught me@home?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Good evening. I have been struggling with shoulder pain. 6 shoulder operations. Acromioplatsy in '94. Sorted out. Pain came back with a vengeance in '16. Rotator cuff repair, Acromioplasty, Tendon repair. Phyisio not helping. What should I do now?
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