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Percutaneous trigger thumb release in children.

Miguel Angel Ruiz-Iban1, Pedro Gonzalez-Herranz, Jose A Lopez Mondejar

  • 1Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain. drmri@hotmail.com

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|January 28, 2006
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Percutaneous A1 pulley release effectively treats pediatric trigger thumb in children under 6. This minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and successful option with excellent long-term outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Trigger thumb, a common condition in children, causes thumb flexion contracture.
  • Surgical intervention is often necessary for persistent cases.
  • A1 pulley release is a standard surgical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous A1 pulley release for pediatric trigger thumb.
  • To assess functional outcomes and complications following the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 23 children (27 trigger thumbs) under 6 years old.
  • Treatment involved percutaneous A1 pulley release in an ambulatory setting.
  • Follow-up included assessment of range of motion, strength, sensibility, and triggering for at least 1 year.

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Main Results:

  • Excellent results achieved in 25 out of 27 treated thumbs, with no residual triggering.
  • Two thumbs showed transient metacarpophalangeal extension deficits, resolving with exercises.
  • One thumb relapsed, requiring open release; no other significant complications were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous A1 pulley release is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric trigger thumb.
  • The procedure demonstrates high success rates and minimal complications.
  • It offers a viable alternative to open surgery for this condition.