Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repair Surgery Cost in India

The cost of flexor and extensor tendon repair surgery in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Flexor tendons bend the fingers and thumb, and extensor tendons straighten them. A deep cut, bite or injury can divide these tendons. Tendon repair surgery stitches the ends back together. The cost depends on:

• Number of tendons and fingers injured
• Associated injuries: such as nerve or blood vessel damage.
• Anaesthesia: general, regional or local.
• Splints and hand therapy: weeks of therapy are essential.

Tendon injuries vary widely. Ask for a quote that includes hand therapy after surgery.

The NHS explains that hand tendon repair may be needed after an injury such as a deep cut or bite, or for a long-term condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. The operation is done under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic, with cuts made over the damaged tendons so they can be stitched together.

Most people go home the same day or the next day. A splint is worn for several weeks, and weekly hand therapy usually starts the week after surgery.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explains that a flexor tendon takes up to 12 weeks to heal fully. Its guidance includes:

• Splint: worn 24 hours a day for the first six weeks, then at night and in crowded places for two more weeks.
• Exercises: protected movements about every two hours, as taught by the therapist.
• Gripping and lifting: not for at least 8 weeks.
• Driving: not until at least 8 weeks after surgery.
• Contact sport and heavy activity: avoided for 12 to 16 weeks.

The repair is weak at first. South Tees NHS warns that both too much and too little exercise can cause rupture or adhesions, where the tendon sticks to surrounding tissue.

The NHS lists infection, tendons sticking or splitting apart, and not regaining full hand function as possible complications. These may need splints, more therapy or further surgery.