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Modified acupotomy offers better long-term results for trigger thumb compared to percutaneous release. While percutaneous release shows short-term benefits, modified acupotomy leads to higher patient satisfaction and fewer complications over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Trigger thumb is commonly treated with acupotomy, but concerns exist regarding nerve injury risk.
  • A modified acupotomy technique was developed to address the proximity of neurovascular structures to the A1 pulley.
  • Percutaneous release is a standard surgical treatment for trigger thumb.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of modified acupotomy versus percutaneous release for treating trigger thumb.
  • To evaluate both short-term and long-term outcomes of the two treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study involving 305 patients (334 trigger thumbs) treated between January 2016 and September 2018.
  • Outcomes assessed at 3 months and 2 years using Gilberts et al.'s questionnaire, including triggering, pain, stiffness, nerve injury, scarring, infection, and satisfaction.
  • Statistical analysis using Chi-square or Fisher's exact test to compare groups.

Main Results:

  • Both methods alleviated triggering at 3 months. Percutaneous release had more digital nerve injuries initially (3.6% vs 0%), while modified acupotomy had more residual pain (15.5% vs 4.3%).
  • At 2 years, modified acupotomy showed significantly better outcomes with less recurrent triggering (1.0% vs 8.6%), residual pain (4.6% vs 15.7%), and digital nerve injury (0% vs 2.9%).
  • Patient satisfaction was significantly higher with modified acupotomy in the long term.

Conclusions:

  • Modified acupotomy demonstrates superior long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction for trigger thumb compared to percutaneous release.
  • Percutaneous release offers short-term advantages in residual pain and satisfaction.
  • Modified acupotomy represents a viable treatment option for trigger thumb, balancing effectiveness and safety.