What happens if you cut a tendon in your finger?

Let’s face it – fingers are pretty darn important. They’re how we pick up our morning coffee, scroll through Instagram, and most importantly – flip off that annoying co-worker without them knowing what hit ’em. So, what happens when you accidentally slice a tendon while cutting veggies for your stir-fry?

In this article, we’ll explore the funny (and not-so-funny) consequences of severing one of the vital cords responsible for our finger movements. But don’t worry – if you do happen to cut a tendon, there’s no need to panic just yet.

First Things First: Understanding Our Tendons

Before delving into the aftermath of slicing through an essential bit of anatomy, let’s get to know tendons properly.

Tendons connect our muscles to bones and act as a sort of pulling rope system – allowing us fluid movement across various joints throughout our bodies. The structure is lined with incredibly strong collagen fibers that give them their durability and make sure they can take some serious wear-and-tear before calling it quits.

Oops! I Accidentally Sliced My Tendon!

Even though tendons are built like warehouses; chopping machinery or even broken glass can be catastrophic for these fragile buddies – resulting in deep cuts or lacerations into those precious fiber lines under your skin layer.

At first glance/fingersight/slice…things might appear okay when you hastily chop open your damaged finger; but as soon as you start moving your hand around again/the mere thought alone sends chills down every fibre/nerve/muscle/tissue/EMOJI possible; pain bursts out simultaneously because delicate parts have been jolted around internally (which would prolly make anyone scream profanities at their culinary skills)

But why does this acute amount of pain occur?

Well loves, once a tendon has been severed – they don’t snap back together like a rubber band. Instead, the torn edges of the tendon must connect ON THEIR OWN and then heal to one another as your body naturally repairs itself.

Back To Basics: The Anatomy Of Tendons

As mentioned earlier, tendons have an outer sheath that is lined with numerous collagen fibers which keep our hand-to-mouth transaction effortless. But something even cooler lies within each long ropey structure called “fascicles.”

These fascicles are made up of tiny individual muscle cells; ones that help facilitate all of those intricate finger movements too quickly/easily to ever care about/notice – until you can’t use them anymore!

Once these small pockets become damaged from excessive force or general wear-and-tear due to daily life activities/spontaneous karate/knife juggling; it becomes strained(stress test) hard and painful on every little cell inside…AKA YOU!(crying emoji)

A Complete Severed Tendon Vs Partial Cut:

The aftermath of slicing through the fullness/bulkiness(thendiagram.jpg?) isn’t exactly something you would want to see (so we won’t show pictures here) but let’s just say PAIN (lotsandLOTSOfit) comes crumbling down like a house-of-cards at Vegas’ Trip N win Casino.

Partial tears/cuts might still allow some movement overall – depending on how much damage has been done along this complex tunnel system leading up, through & beyond any affected injured area.

But Think About It? What Are Your Pros In This Situation?

Blingin(Ballerific), Fashionable Fingers! Forgetting old logins passwords(is my thumbprint)? /Playing Hide & Seek(we meant hide-N-go-weefing)/Long Term Hand Antics Rehabilitation Services..they outweighs(clearly???????LOL crying again) the cons-Do they Not!

Types Of Finger Tendon Injuries You Need To Know

Common finger tendon injuries include:

• Mallet Finger: This injury occurs where there is rupture of an extensor tendon causing inability to straighten the tip of a finger.

• Flexor Digitorum Profundus Rupture (FDP): A rupture along this tendon prevent individuals from bending their fingers at the end joint. Often, if multiple tendons are damaged, patients may require surgery/Physical Therapy for adequate repair & rehabilitation services.

Can The Body Heal Severed Tendons On Its Own?

“I can fix it”-No you really cant(DO-NOT-LIE) ,Not alone at least .

But here’s some good news – our bodies are capable of incredible self-repair! When we experience an acute, traumatic event like slicing through tendons in our fingers –the immediate action should always be to receive medical care ASAP(Queso emote-thats so me!!). Medical professionals will examine your hands/fingers thoroughly and decide on appropriate surgical interventions/treatments (which might also involve pain management coursework)for adequate recovery/care(wow …who knew?).

It is important to note that seeking medical attention quickly within/hours-days after such accidents increases treatment options; as opposed to waiting weeks or months means opting for more challenging/life altering procedures instead(we don’t want that do we?) So no playing doctor ya’ll!.

What Are My Treatment Options? 🙁

Depending on how much damage has been done/was caused by/to the affected area generally requires
more accurate data diagnostics/testing/bloodwork evaluations within Hospital Systems or well-equipped Educational Institutes(training with instrumentations better geareds)/Certified Rehabilitation Service Centers.

Therapies targeting hand motions /Immobilizing splints might also aid in healthy recovery plans(thanksgiving anybody?), and patients also might use assistive technologies in facilitating muscle stimulation/training during finger movements (talk about added benefits!).

Of course, if something more severe has occurred (like serious trauma causing complete severance of a tendon), surgical interventions are generally called upon to help repair disrupted functions/effects. Rehabilitation therapies that would typically include hand strength exercises/mental readiness routines such as guided meditations/counseling sessions/journaling activities with EMOJIs will be provided for the length/duration of healing.

Risks Involved In Not Treating Fast Enough

Delaying wound examination/treatment session might mean injuries worsening/more complex treatments being required later on-indicating higher stress lines on muscles so no jumping off metaphorical cliffs at-risk scenarios ‘kay?

The speed & accuracy of treatment received regarding severed tendons will determine your overall outlook of healthy recovery; but some operations-focused long-term effects/injury management would still occur(Unfortunately).

But remember folks -No Pic(knife emoji) No Story And these battle scars/show-off points are our own individual badges-of-honor(one’s pain is somebody else’s gain?). Besides who doesn’t like picking up potential dates by saying “I cut my tendon once no biggie” – Drops mic!