TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE

During a trigger finger release surgery, the tunnel that surrounds the inflammed tendon of your finger is released. This procedure is usually done wide awake with local anesthetic and a tourniquet.

Typically a 1-2 cm incision is made at the base of the finger and the tunnel is is cut. The two tendons of the finger are then examined and cleaned off. 

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The procedure takes about 10 minutes and is closed with 2-3 sutures. A soft dressing is placed and can be removed after 3 days. Keep your wound dry until your follow up.