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Trigger finger in children
P Mulpruek1, S Prichasuk, S Orapin
1Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Trigger finger in children is a rare developmental condition. Surgical release offers satisfactory outcomes for affected pediatric patients, typically between 1 and 5 years old.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Trigger finger in children is an uncommon condition.
- The study reviewed 33 pediatric patients with 45 affected digits (40 thumbs, 5 other fingers).
- Onset appears developmental, as no cases were detected at birth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics and treatment outcomes of trigger finger in a pediatric population.
- To determine the optimal age range for surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 33 pediatric patients diagnosed with trigger finger.
- Surgical release was performed in 31 cases.
- Patient age at the time of operation was recorded.
Main Results:
- Surgical release yielded satisfactory results in all 31 treated cases.
- Ten patients were over 3 years old at the time of surgery (range 3-5 years).
- The indicated age for surgical intervention ranged from 1 to 5 years.
Conclusions:
- Trigger finger in children is a developmental issue.
- Surgical release is an effective treatment for pediatric trigger finger.
- The optimal age for surgical intervention appears to be between 1 and 5 years.
Abstract:
Trigger finger in children is a rare condition. Thirty-three patients with 45 trigger fingers (40 thumbs and five other fingers) were reviewed. As no case was detected at birth, the condition was suggested to be developmental. Surgi cal release was performed in 31 cases, with satisfactory results in all cases. Ten of 31 cases were older than 3 years (range, 3-5 years). The age of the patient when the operation was indicated could be between 1 and 5 years.