Trigger Finger Release Surgery
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Under a local anaesthetic, patients have an incision near the swelling at the base of the finger on the palm.
The entire process from consultation to discharge typically happens on the same day, in one continuous 2 hour period.
The finger moves freely with no clicking or triggering immediately.
Patients are reviewed at 10 days following surgery when the wounds are checked and stitches removed. The swelling after surgery takes 2 weeks to settle.
Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Trigger Finger release surgery is a surgical procedure used to treat trigger finger, a condition in which the finger or thumb becomes stuck in a bent position.
The surgery involves cutting the tendon that keeps the finger bent, which allows the finger to be straightened out and prevents it from getting stuck again.
How do we do we Trigger Finger release?
What kind of patients would benefit from Trigger Finger Release?
Patients who commonly wake in the morning and notice their finger (any digit) being held in a bent position & feel resistance to straighten the finger by itself, therefore needing to use the other hand to do this (Triggering of the finger).
The finger tends to straighten with a bit of a snap. These patients may have had other treatments previously with an unsuccessful outcome.
What do we do before Trigger Finger release?
When patients come into the clinic, our UK-trained plastic surgeon makes a full assessment of the patient.
This includes any relevant history, including reasons for surgery and a thorough examination of the affected hand & the other side.
Part of this process is explaining to the patients what can be done, why, and what to expect, based on each patients’ anatomy and suitability for surgery.
What do patients see after Trigger Finger release ?
Following the surgical release of the trigger finger, the finger will be moving freely in the theatre where it is checked.
There will be swelling with the anaesthetic, but the patient will be pain-free.
Immediately after surgery, each patient is seen by the senior physiotherapist who specialises in hand surgery patients, where they are given advice for what to look out for, what to expect and what can be done including exercise to help with rehabilitation.
Patients can contact their team if they have any questions.
Patients are seen 10 days after surgery when the wounds are checked and stitches removed when the same physiotherapist will go through the exercises to help with rehabilitation after surgery.
What are the alternatives to Trigger Finger Release?
Early on the finger may be straightened out without help.
As time goes on, patients may find that they need to use the other hand to straighten the affected digit.
Patients may have had tried anti-inflammatory medications (like Ibuprofen), rest, splints or steroid injections.
If despite this, the symptoms of triggering are still present, surgery can be utilised.
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How much does Trigger Finger Release Surgery cost?
Quick Reference
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SURGICAL TIME
30 mins -
ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic -
COSTS
from £3550 -
SUGGESTED TIME OFF WORK
2 weeks -
DAY CASE
Yes -
SUGGESTED TIME BEFORE SHOWERING
10 days
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Why us
Why Choose Kliniken for Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Discuss your needs
Generous hour long consultations to discuss your needs
- Innovative approach
Natural and innovative approach to treatments
- Helps you rest and recuperate
Country side and clean air helps you rest and recuperate
- Same clinician
Same clinician from start to finish
- Attentive care
Personalised and attentive care throughout
- Privacy and Discretion
Privacy and discretion of our clients is paramount
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