What should I do about hand pain now that the tendon below the left knee has ruptured?

Jun 03, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I accidentally fell and ruptured a tendon in my leg. Now my hand is hurting. Doctor, I would like to know: what should I do about hand pain occurring after a tendon rupture below the left knee?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The condition involving a ruptured tendon below the left knee along with hand pain requires separate management of these two distinct issues. 1. For the ruptured tendon below the left knee, immediate medical attention is necessary. Depending on the severity of the rupture, treatment may involve conservative management—such as immobilization with a cast or brace, functional rehabilitation exercises, and possibly oral administration of blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications—or surgical intervention, including suturing the torn tendon ends followed by immobilization with a cast or splint. 2. Hand pain may arise from various causes, such as osteoarthritis, bone spurs, rheumatoid arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment should be tailored to the specific underlying cause and may include anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, antipyretic pain relievers, or local steroid injections. Additionally, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and avoiding overuse are important to support recovery.