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[Injection therapy of trigger finger].

V Finsen1, H Sandbu

  • 1Ortopedisk avdeling Regionsykehuset i Trondheim 7006 Trondheim. vilh.finsen@medisin.ntnu.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 6, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Corticosteroid injections offer a viable treatment for trigger finger, with many patients experiencing normal function long-term. This study evaluated injection outcomes, suggesting it as a recommended alternative to surgery for trigger finger relief.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Context:

  • Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a common condition affecting hand function.
  • Corticosteroid injections have been utilized as a non-surgical treatment option since 1996.
  • Previous literature reported favorable outcomes, prompting this evaluation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy of corticosteroid injections for treating trigger finger.
  • To assess patient-reported outcomes and clinical findings after a median follow-up of over 4 years.

Summary:

  • A cohort of 27 patients (32 trigger fingers) received corticosteroid injections, with some receiving two injections.
  • Follow-up, conducted via mail or telephone, revealed 14 fingers were normal, while others reported varying degrees of persistent discomfort or pain.

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  • Twelve fingers ultimately required surgical intervention by the follow-up period.

    • Impact:

    • Corticosteroid injection demonstrates potential as an effective conservative treatment for trigger finger.
    • The findings support considering corticosteroid injections as an alternative to surgical intervention.
    • Further research may refine patient selection and injection protocols for optimal outcomes.