Hand Tendon & Nerve Repair Surgery: What to Expect & Outcomes
A comprehensive guide to tendon and nerve repair surgery, which restores movement and sensation after a hand injury.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
Surgical Repair
Splinting
Hand Therapy
This surgery is considered when a hand injury has damaged tendons, nerves or both, affecting movement or sensation.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Inability to bend or straighten a finger after injury
- Numbness or loss of sensation following a cut or crush injury
- A confirmed tendon or nerve injury on examination
- An open wound with suspected deeper structural damage
A plastic surgeon's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Tendon & Nerve Repair Involve?
Injured tendons and nerves are surgically repaired using fine microsurgical technique to restore hand movement and sensation.
Early repair of injured tendons and nerves gives the best chance of full functional recovery.
When This Treatment is Considered
This surgery is considered when a hand injury has damaged tendons, nerves or both, affecting movement or sensation.
- Inability to bend or straighten a finger after injury
- Numbness or loss of sensation following a cut or crush injury
- A confirmed tendon or nerve injury on examination
- An open wound with suspected deeper structural damage
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
Examination and imaging confirm which tendons or nerves are injured.
2. Surgical Repair
Injured tendons or nerves are repaired under magnification using fine sutures.
3. Splinting
The hand is splinted in a protected position to support healing.
4. Hand Therapy
A structured therapy program restores movement, strength and sensation.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to full recovery.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Considerations
Most patients regain good functional use of the hand with timely repair and therapy. Your care team will discuss individual risks before surgery.
Every treatment has individual considerations. Your care team will discuss what to expect based on your specific situation.
What to Expect During Recovery
Initial healing takes several weeks, with hand therapy continuing for months to maximise recovery.
Your care plan includes protective splinting, a structured hand therapy program, and gradual return to normal hand use.
Following your care team's guidance closely during recovery plays an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.How much function can I expect to regain?
- 2.How long will I need hand therapy?
- 3.When can I return to work?
- 4.What activities should I avoid during recovery?
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