Farooq Azam Khan, Waqas Ali, Syed Saqib Raza.
Efficacy of percutaneous trigger finger release.
J Sharif Med Dent Coll Jan ;1(1):12-7.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of percutaneous surgical release in patients of trigger finger for resolution of the pre operative symptoms of the involved digit at 6 weeks post operative follow up. Methodology: One hundred and fifty patients of either gender presenting with trigger finger above 18 years of age were included in the study. This descriptive study started after approval from the ethical committee of Jinnah Hospital Lahore. All patients were treated on out-patient program by the consultants. Eighteen gauge needle was used to release the Al pulley. The procedure was done under local anaesthesia. Three follow up visits were done at 2 weeks interval. At the end of 6th week, final assessment was done for resolution of symptoms and pain free range of motion. Results: The mean age of patients was 42.8 + 11 years (Mean+SD). In the gender distribution, 127 patients were females and 23 were males, Half (50%) of the patients presented with locking and stiffness of finger, ring finger being the most common (66%). Clinical outcome of 139 (92.6%) patients showed full range of motion and resolution of symptoms at 6 weeks after intervention. Conclusion: Percutaneous release of Al pulley is an effective treatment of trigger finger patients. Key words: Trigger finger: First annular pulley. Percutaneous release.

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