Trigger Finger Release Surgery

What is Trigger finger release surgery?

Trigger finger also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition where any finger or thumb is in a curled or bent position that can cause extreme discomfort and pain. Trigger finger release surgery is a procedure that frees the tendon and allows a better and flexible movement. Dr.Praful’s orthopedic clinic offers quality with best trigger finger release surgery in Hyderabad. The doctors are highly qualified and certified to perform surgeries in a safe and sanitized environment.
Trigger finger release surgery

Types of Trigger release surgery

The trigger release surgery can be done in three different ways –

  • Open surgery 
  • Percutaneous surgery 
  • Tenosynovectomy

Ideal candidates for Trigger finger release surgery?

  • People with extreme pain at the tip or bottom of the thumb or finger.
  • People who experience Loss of touch or motion in the fingers..
  • Numbness
  • Stiffness of the thumb or finger
  • Prolonged curling of the finger

At initial consultation

At the initial consultation with our doctor, you will be required to discuss your worries and queries. The doctor will ask you for any medical conditions that you have including a complete medical history. The medications or supplements that you currently take, will have to be listed. Any sort of allergies or illnesses that you have must be informed to the doctor beforehand.
The doctor will then explain further proceedings about the type of surgery, its requirements, the cost of the surgery, the mandatory implementations etc. The initial consultation would be the right time to discuss and deliberate your choices before opting in for the surgery.

Instructions before surgery.

  • You will need to undergo physical therapy to ease the surgery. 
  • Smoking is not advisable prior to the surgery. 
  • Medicines that are anti-inflammatory must not be taken. 
  • The doctor will have a support or bandage tied to your upper arm befor the surgery to keep it intact and in place. 

Procedure

Step 1 – The patient will be given general anesthesia and a numbing liquid or spray will be used on your hand. 

Step 2 – An incision will be made on the palm to begin with the procedure.

Step 3 – The pulley that is most likely causing the condition will be removed after which the surgeon will check the movement  of the fingers.

Step 4 – The incisions will be closed with surgical stitches.

Instructions after surgery

  • Light exercises or movements of the finger will be encouraged. 
  • The medications prescribed by the doctor must be taken accordingly. 
  • The surgical wound must be well maintained and taken care of to avoid infections. 
  • A sling must be worn to avoid swelling of the hands. 
  • Regular follow-up visits to your doctor must be attended and the stitches will most likely be removed by the doctor after 10 days. 

Side effects of the Trigger Finger release surgery

Some of the possible side effects of the trigger finger surgery include –  

  • Scarring
  • Infection 
  • Stiffness of the fingers 
  • Numbness
  • Loss of touch 
  • Nerve damage.

FAQs

How long does the trigger finger release surgery take?
The surgery will most likely take up 30-45 mins.
The recovery period of the surgery is 2-3 weeks and if the stitches are dissolvable, it will easily heal in 3 weeks.
You can reach out to us for details regarding the cost and consultations.
Yes , of course we have certified doctors at Dr.Praful, the best orthopedic clinic in Hyderabad. All the surgeries will be performed safely with guaranteed results.
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