Percutaneous release of trigger finger: An easy and safe procedure
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Trigger finger is caused by irritation of the flexor tendon as it slides through the fibroosseous sheath Its surgical options include open and percutaneous minimally invasive methodsAim This study is aimed at elucidating the efficacy of percutaneous release of trigger fingerMaterials and Methods This is a prospective study carried out in our institution Shri Guru Ram Rai Medical College Dehradun India over a period of 2 years from June 2015 to august 2017 This study includes 68 trigger finger and thumb of 58 patients between 28 to 64 years Here percutaneous trigger finger release of A1 pulley was done with the help of 18G hypodermic needle under local anaesthetic cover as a day care procedure Subsequently the patient was followed up at least for 3 monthsResults Symptoms were resolved completely in all patients None had any serious complication Only a few patients had minor temporary wound related complicationsand temporary stiffnessConclusions Percutaneous release of trigger finger is effective convenient cost effective day care surgery without any significant complications in skilled handsKeywords Trigger finger Percutaneous
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Pawan Rawat, Kunal Vij
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