Comparison between Percutaneous release and Corticosteroid injection in the management of trigger digits
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Trigger finger is basically caused by the mismatch between the volume of the flexor tendon sheath and its contents resulting in a narrowed tunnel for tendon excursion. Treatment modalities includes conservative management and Surgical management (open or percutaneous A1 pulley release). Aim: To compare clinical and functional outcome of percutaneous release and corticosteroid injection in management of trigger digits. Materials and Methods: Inclusion criteria- Adults aged more than 18 years with Quinnell grade I – III. Sixty patients were divided into two groups, Group 1 (n = 30) treated with percutaneous release and Group 2 (n = 30) treated with percutaneous triamcenolone injections. Results: Mean age of patients in group 1 was 43.83 years and in group 2 was 41.87 years. Thumb was the most commonly affected digit and little finger, the least commonly affected digit. Significant improvement (p value <0.001) in the VAS score was seen in group 1 when compared with group 2 from 1st week of follow up till the end of the study. Conclusion: Percutaneous release was found superior to Corticosteroid group in regards of VAS score, Roles and Maudsley score and residual triggering.
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Mahashankar Yadav, Dhruv Sharma, Kuljit Kumar, Neha Yadav
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- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i3a.05
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