“Tendon repair recovery question”

Splinting is typically 8 weeks with limited use of the injured hand.

Attached is an article reviewing a current rehab protocol.

https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2016/11000/flexor_tendon_repair_postoperative_rehabilitation_.26.aspx

These are questions that you really need to ask your hand surgeon, as I am not familiar with the particular tendon that you cut and other relevant information. That being said, recovery after hand tendon repair can sometimes take up to 3-4 months in some cases.

This depends on the tendon, really. However, generally, it will require 6 weeks for partial use, and 6 months for full use. Your surgeon will be able to answer this question more accurately.
Good luck!

Harrison Solomon, M.D.

Much depends upon which tendon it is and where it is injured. There are extensor tendons to the fingers which we use to open the hand and raise the fingers that can be injured from the fingertip down to the wrist and even in the forearm. There are flexor tendons that you use to make a fist, that can be injured in the same distribution. An overall answer is that it is a 2 - 3-month process and commonly involves, splinting, therapy and a gradual return to activity. It is not like changing a tire or lightbulb, one must keep the finger mobile but not so much as to endanger the tendon repair. The best source for information regarding your specific surgery or injury is always your surgeon who will guide your recovery, therapy and return to activity