How long does it take to heal a sprained tendon?

Sprained tendon according to the severity of the injury, usually takes about 1~3 months to recover. 1. Mild injury: simple sprained tendon with minor fractures, ligament sprains and soft tissue injuries, fracture condition is mild, displacement is not big, you can keep the affected area braking, support or plaster external fixation. Elevate the patient for bed rest, under the guidance of the doctor to apply celecoxib and other non-steroidal analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs treatment, usually about 1 month time the injury can be recovered. 2. Serious injury: If the soft tissue damage is serious or serious displacement of the fracture occurs, the fracture spreads to the joint surface, and surgical repair and internal fixation are needed. The recovery time is longer. After the injury, consult the doctor in time to clarify the injury situation, and strictly avoid the activity of the affected area. After surgery, the fracture needs to be immobilized in plaster for about one month. After the operation, regular review is needed to clarify the healing of the fracture, usually about 3 months time can be recovered. After spraining the tendon, you should consult a doctor in time, and under the guidance of a specialized doctor, you should actively carry out the appropriate treatment, which will help the injury to heal as soon as possible.