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Tendon repair surgery
Tendons are the tissue that connect your muscles to your bones and allow us to move our limbs. Most people are aware of their Achilles tendon. Sometimes tendons can tear or rupture typically during physical activity. At HCA UK we offer tendon repair surgery to fix torn tendons to help you get back to fitness after an injury.
Having tendon repair surgery
Tendon injuries are relatively common and rarely serious, they can be torn, or ruptured. Your consultant may suggest surgery if other types of treatment, such as physiotherapy, haven't worked or if you've torn your tendon badly.
Surgery can be carried out on any tendon but it's usually done on shoulders (distal bicep repair), hands, wrists and the foot and ankle (Achilles tendon repair).
Need to know - tendon repair surgery procedure
What happens during your procedure depends on the nature of your tendon injury. Your procedure could be carried out under general anaesthetic, or you might have a local anaesthetic just to numb the area. Your surgeon will discuss this with you beforehand.
Your surgeon will cut into your skin and stitch the ends of the torn tendon together before closing the area with stitches. Wherever possible, your surgeon will use a minimally invasive keyhole technique. If your injury is serious, they may take a piece of tendon from another part of your body and graft it on to the injured one.
Your consultant will let you know how to prepare for your procedure. If you're having general anaesthetic, they'll tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
It's important to rest your tendon after your procedure. You may have to wear a sling or bandage for a while. To help you build up your strength, your consultant might recommend a course of physiotherapy to help you build up your strength again. They'll also let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work.
The cost for tendon repair surgery
Tendon repair surgery costs vary due to where your procedure takes place. For example, in the shoulder for rotator cuff tears, in your hand for trigger finger treatment, in your calf and ankle to repair an Achilles rupture. You may have medical insurance and we work with various private medical insurance companies. However, you don't need medical insurance to have fast access to our orthopaedic consultants, specialist treatments, diagnostic tests and surgical procedures at our leading facilities.
Why choose HCA UK?
- Quick access to specialists: You can have an appointment with one of our orthopaedic consultants confirmed within 24 hours, helping you access treatment and recover sooner
- Imaging services: We offer the full range of diagnostic imaging across multiple locations. Our expert musculoskeletal radiologists report on all images and scans to inform the most effective treatment for your knee pain
- Effective treatment: Whether you undergo arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn meniscus or other treatment, you'll receive high-quality care in comfortable, private facilities
- Leaders in orthopaedics: We treat the most private orthopaedic cases in London, ranking number one, based on Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) data
- Trusted by patients: Our 2023 patient satisfaction survey reported that 97% of orthopaedic patients rate us as very good or excellent and 99% would recommend us to family and friends.
Request an appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced orthopaedic consultants to discuss your tendon repair treatment. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Our tendon repair locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2FQ Birmingham
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road SK9 1NY Wilmslow
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.