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Tendon repair Description:
Local, regional or general anesthesia is administered. An incision is made over the injured tendon. The damaged or torn ends of the tendon are sewn together. If the tendon has been injured severely, a tendon graft may be required (a piece of tendon from the foot or toe is often used). If necessary, tendons are reattached to the surrounding connective tissue. The area is examined for injuries to nerves and blood vessels, and the incision is closed.
Indications:
The goal of tendon repair is restoration of normal function of joints or surrounding tissues following a tendon laceration .
What to Expect After:
Most tendon repairs are successful, allowing full joint function.
Convalescence:
Tendon repairs can often be done in an outpatient setting and hospital stays, if any, are short. Healing, however, can take as long as 6 weeks, during which the injured part may need to be immobilized in a splint or cast.
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are: Additional risks include: - formation of scar tissue which prevents smooth movements (adequate tendon gliding)
- partial loss of function in the involved joint
Cost:
The costs of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts: 1) the surgeon's fee, 2) the anesthesiologist's fee, 3) the hospital charges, which includes nursing care and the operating room, 4) the medications, and 5) additional charges.
1. Surgeon's fee: approximately $500 to $1,000
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day (more for the intensive care unit (ICU) or private rooms)
4. Medication charges:
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or X-ray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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