A Retrospective Study, on Efficacy of Oral Corticosteroid Therapy in 'Trigger Finger' Patients
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Trigger finger is a disease of the tendons of the hand leading to triggering (locking) of affected fingers, dysfunction, and pain; and one of the most common reasons of referral to an orthopaedic. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of oral steroid therapy for treating trigger digits. This was a descriptive type of record base retrospective study. The present study was conducted at tertiary care teaching of hospital of western Maharashtra. In present study; more female (64.70%) has affected by trigger finger as compared to male (35.29%) and predominant affected age group was 46 to 55 Yrs. The most common finger involved as ‘trigger finger’ was 'middle' finger (76.74%); followed by 'ring' finger (17.64%) and 'thumb' (5.88%) was least commonly involved. At the end of follow up, 90% patients reported to relief from pain and associated symptoms. Oral corticosteroid could be used, as alternative therapy in trigger finger patients.
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Dr. Kusumchandra Ambhure, Dr. Chitra Netare
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