How do you know if you have a flexor tendon injury?

How do you know if you have a flexor tendon injury?

Common signs and symptoms of flexor tendon injuries include: Difficulty bending one or more fingers. Numbness on one or both sides of the finger, which indicates damage to the nerve. Loss of blood flow to the finger when the blood vessel is cut (which would lead to white or purple discoloration of the finger).

How long does a forearm muscle strain take to heal?

Mild strains usually heal up in a week or two. Grade 2 problems can linger for six weeks. Grade 3 strains will require surgery to repair the rupture. The key with forearm strains is to let them heal completely.

How long does it take for a strained flexor tendon to heal?

A flexor tendon takes approximately 3 to 4 months to heal before your hand is strong enough to use without restrictions. usually you will be required to wear a protective splint for approximately 6 o 8 weeks after surgery, removing it only to do exercise prescribed by your doctor and therapist.

What is a forearm flexor strain?

So, what is it? The flexor mass is a collection of muscles and tendons that all come together in the forearm near the elbow. They allow you to flex and pronate (turn) your wrist. The flexor mass can become strained when it is stretched or slightly torn.

How do you treat a forearm tendon injury?

The best treatment is resting the sore area as much as possible and avoiding the activity that caused the injury. Rest will calm the inflammation and help relieve the pain. Icing can also be effective. Apply ice packs for 10 to 15 minutes every few hours to reduce inflammation and pain.

Can you tear your forearm?

A forearm muscle strain is a partial or complete tear of the small fibers of the forearm muscles. Forearm muscles allow you to extend and flex your wrist and fingers.

How do you tell if forearm is broken or sprained?

Symptoms

1. Severe pain, which might increase with movement.
2. Swelling.
3. Bruising.
4. Deformity, such as a bent arm or wrist.
5. Inability to turn your arm from palm up to palm down or vice versa.

Can you tear a muscle in your forearm?

How do you treat a forearm injury?

Icing the affected area with a cloth-covered ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes at a time may also help to reduce swelling. Taking an over-the-counter pain-relieving medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), can help to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Can you tear a forearm muscle?