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Trigger finger in children
P Mulpruek1, S Prichasuk, S Orapin
1Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|April 8, 1998
Summary
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.