Nonpalmar Endoscopic versus Open Trigger Finger Release: Results from a Prospective Trial.

ABSTRACT: The most common complaint after open surgical release for trigger finger is of pain and scarring at the surgical site. We hypothesized that use of a new nonpalmar endoscopic approach for release of the A1 pulley through an incision at the proximal digital crease would result in decreased scarring and faster recovery compared to those treated with standard open release.

Methods

Patients with trigger finger were prospectively enrolled and treated with a nonpalmar endoscopic versus open surgical technique. Outcome measures included scar assessment based on the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) administered 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months postoperatively, time before return to work, occupational therapy visits, and overall satisfaction. Additional outcomes included pain m

SUBMITTER: Brown AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542749 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature