Trigger Finger Release
If you are suffering from trigger finger, at Ashford Orthopedics Specialist we offer trigger finger release surgery to get you back to your normal activities as soon as possible.
What Is Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons that flex your fingers. Symptoms include a sensation of locking when you bend and or straighten your fingers, pain, and stiffness in the fingers. This condition is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis.
What Are the Causes of Trigger Finger?
There are several factors that can increase the risk of developing this condition:
- Medical conditions: Trigger finger is common among people who suffer from diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Forceful hand activities: Forceful use of the fingers and thumb.
- Age: This condition is more common among older people.
How Is Trigger Finger Diagnosed?
In order to diagnose trigger finger, your doctor will have to do an examination. During the exam, your doctor will look for:
- Tenderness over the flexor in the palm of your hand.
- Thickening or swelling of the tendons at the base of your fingers.
- A clicking sensation when you bend your fingers.
How Is Trigger Finger Treated?
Initial treatment for trigger finger is usually non-surgical. It typically includes rest, exercises, medications, and steroid injections. If your trigger finger doesn’t get better with surgery, you may consider surgery.
The surgical procedure used to release trigger finger is called trigger finger release.
“Dr Ashford has been great to work with throughout my procedure. My experience has been better than I expected. I am very pleased with Ashford Orthopedics and have and will recommend Dr Ashford for any orthopedic needs.” —Charles R.
What Happens During a Bone Health Appointment?
This surgery is quite straightforward:
It is usually performed under local anesthesia, which means that you will be awake but won’t feel any pain in your hand. Then, the surgeon will make a small incision at the base of the affected finger. This cut will let them access the tendon sheath. The A1 pulley, which is the part of the tendon sheath that causes your finger to lock, gets cut. After making sure that the tendon can now move smoothly, the surgeon will close the incision with a few stitches.
Post-surgery, it is expected that you will experience immediate improvement in finger movement. Recovery typically involves some rest and light exercises to regain full function.
Why Is This Surgery Beneficial?
Trigger finger release can offer several benefits that other treatments won’t. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Pain relief from the associated discomfort with trigger finger
- Improved range of motion in the affected finger, allowing it to bend and straighten without difficulty.
- Decreased inflammation and swelling of the finger by addressing the underlying issue.
- Enhanced functionality and significant improvement in the overall function of the hand, making daily activities easier.
- Quick recovery, most people can return to their normal activities relatively soon after the procedure.
If you are over 50 or just entered menopause, call Ashford Orthopedic Specialists or book a personalized appointment online today to get your bone health checked.