How long does it take to treat a ruptured tendon in the finger conservatively with a cast?

Mild finger tendon rupture through conservative treatment with cast usually takes about 4 weeks, while severe cases are recommended to have cast after surgery, which takes about 3 months. When the finger tendon is not completely ruptured, conservative treatment can be taken such as cast immobilization, reduce hand activities, during this period there may still be swelling and pain, at this time also need to be combined with hot compresses, physiotherapy, etc. to promote blood circulation, to speed up the recovery process, it usually takes about 4 weeks to remove the cast. However, when the finger tendon is completely ruptured, the tendon will retract, at this time, the tendon must be surgically sutured to promote the recovery of the wound, and the operation needs to be immobilized in a cast for about three months. After the cast is removed, functional exercises should be carried out as soon as possible according to the doctor’s instructions in order to prevent adhesion of the tendon and resume hand activities as soon as possible.