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Is it possible for tendons to be dislocated?

This is not a very common occurrence, but it can happen. It is usually brought about buy a sudden wrenching movement sufficiently powerful to jolt the tendon out of the groove over a bone in which it normally runs. Treatment consists of manipulating the tendon back to its proper position. My boyfriend had an accident in which he cut through on of his wrist tendons. Will he be able to use his hand normally after the tendon has healed completely? The eventual outcome depends on the exact circumstances, but in most cases it is possible to sew the cut ends of the tendon together again. (more…)