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Relieve pain and enjoy activities again with Trigger Finger Release Surgery

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WHY UNDERGO SURGERY FOR TRIGGER FINGER?

Benefits of Trigger Finger Release Surgery

Trigger finger results in having a thumb or finger curled painfully, and prevents you from doing many of the things you’d like to do, from buttoning your pants to playing piano. If non-surgical options have failed to bring relief, trigger finger can be treated surgically, increasing the space for your flexor tendon to move freely without pain.

Dr. Okada Surgery Options Preparation FAQs

 

Haruko Okada, MD

Physician & Owner, Stratus Plastic Surgery

Dr. Okada is a board-certified hand surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH, formerly CAQ) and with years of experience restoring pain-free movement to patients suffering from symptoms of trigger finger (or stenosing tenosynovitis). She offers steroid injections as as a first-line treatment for trigger finger, but if non-surgical treatments haven’t relieved your pain, there are surgical options available. 

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Options for Trigger Finger

 

Dr. Okada will meet with you ahead of your procedure to determine which is the best fit for you. Surgery for trigger finger(s) can be performed alone, or in combination with carpal tunnel release if indicated.

 

 Preparing for Treatment

TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE SURGERY CONCERNS & EXPECTATIONS

  • Initial Assessment

    You’ll visit with Dr. Okada to determine the best procedure for your specific case, and your surgery will be scheduled. Most early cases of trigger finger can be treated with an injection of steroids directly to the tendon sheath, however, in certain cases, surgery is a more reliable option. More severe trigger finger conditions can be treated with outpatient surgery.

  • During Treatment

    The surgery is an outpatient procedure during which a very small incision is made in the palm of the hand at the base of the affected finger, allowing a small snip in the tissue preventing the tendon from gliding properly.

  • Recovery Timeline

    Your incisions will be closed with stitches, and the surgical site will be bandaged. You’ll need to be mindful post-surgery to follow directions to keep the stitches clean and dry. Full recovery and relief from pain should take 4 to 6 weeks.

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Your Questions, Answered.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE SURGERY

 
 

Who should consider having this surgery?

If non-surgical treatments have failed, then surgery is the best option.

What are the risks of Trigger Finger Release Surgery?

As with all surgical procedures, there are some risks involved, including: bleeding, infection, injury to the median nerve or the nerves that branch from it, injuries to nearby blood vessels and scarring. There could be other risks if you suffer from certain medical conditions, but Dr. Okada will cover all of this with you prior to your surgery date. 

How long will recovery from Trigger Finger Surgery take? 

Recovery could take anywhere from several weeks to several months. 

 
 
 

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