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Trigger finger surgery

Effective solution to painful trigger fingers

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Do you suffer from painful finger popping, clicking or locking in position when bending the finger? Place yourself in the hands of our experts at Perfect Clinic who can help you solve your problem.

Information about the procedure

What is trigger finger?

Trigger finger (also called stenosing tenosynovitis) is a common problem that causes pain, limited mobility and impaired quality of life. Trigger finger is a condition in which the finger twitches painfully during movement due to narrowing of the tendon sheath. When the finger bends, the tendon has difficulty slipping and may click or remain stuck. The middle and ring fingers are most commonly affected, less commonly the index finger. Trigger finger is more common in middle-aged women and is sometimes associated with other diseases (diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, de Quervain’s disease). Symptoms such as clicking, pain, blockage of finger movement or fixation in a bent position are typical. A simple surgical procedure can resolve the problem quickly and permanently.

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How can this procedure help you?

What problems does it solve and who is it suitable for?

This procedure is performed under:

Analgosedation
Local anaesthesia
General anaesthesia

Targets:

  • Pain and clicking of the finger during movement
  • Finger blockage
  • Chronic difficulties in normal daily activities

Suitable for:

  • Adult patients with overt symptoms of trigger finger
  • Persons for whom conservative treatment (injections, fixation) has failed
  • Patients with a recurrent problem

Procedure overview

Treatment procedure

1

Consultation with a doctor

  • Clinical examination of the finger and assessment of the condition
  • Decision regarding surgery
2

Preparation before the procedure

  • Discontinue or adjust the dosage of blood thinners 7 days before the procedure as agreed with the doctor
  • Have a light meal 2–3 hours before the procedure
  • Do not wear jewellery or nail polish in the area
3

Procedure

  • Outpatient procedure in local anaesthesia
  • Loosening or cutting the tendon pulley
  • Duration of the procedure: approx. 20–30 minutes
4

After the procedure

  • The hand is covered with a sterile bandage, elevation and analgesics are recommended
  • Immediate finger movement is recommended for prevention of adhesions
  • Scar care, including pressure massage or silicone patches
5

Follow-up

  • Removal of sutures (if not absorbable)
  • Motion monitoring and possible rehabilitation

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Pavel Coufal, Perfect Clinic
Richard Billich, Perfect Clinic

Recovery

Aftercare

Increased restrictions: 1 week of rest after the procedure

Recommendations

Post-procedure recommendations:

  • You can resume normal activities in 1–2 weeks
  • Full load and work as recommended by the doctor in 3–4 weeks
  • Early rehabilitation to maintain mobility and strength

Contraindications

Possible complications

The treatment is not suitable for people:

  • With acute infection at the site of surgery
  • With severe general disease without stabilisation
  • Allergic to anaesthetics or disinfectants

Possible complications are rare and may include:

  • Damage to the nerve or its branches, which may cause impaired sensation or impaired thumb mobility
  • Tendon injuries.
  • Soreness of the scar and swelling of the hand.
  • Aggravation of chronic inflammation of the tendon sheaths – it can lead to blocking of the fingers when bending.
  • Formation of excessive scarring or adhesions – it can cause the return of complaints (recurrence).
  • Bleeding, infections, nerve or tendon injuries
  • Scarring and renewed limitation of mobility without rehabilitation
  • Disease recurrence – even after surgery, the condition can occur again


It is always important to consult your doctor about your medical condition before treatment.

Other services

For a perfect result

The procedure can be effectively combined with other services available at Perfect Clinic:

Ganglion removal
Ganglion removal

Surgical treatment of cysts on the wrist and fingers

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LED Phototherapy

Skin revitalisation with light energy

Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
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Relief from pain and tingling of the hand

Price

Every patient is unique – to ensure the highest level of care and precision, each treatment plan at Perfect Clinic is tailored individually based on your personal needs and goals.

Please complete a short consultation form, and our specialists will provide you with a personalised treatment proposal and exact pricing.

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Your first step towards beauty and self-confidence

Do you have difficulty with straightening your fingers and have stiff tendons in your palm?

Place yourself in the hands of our experts at Perfect Clinic who can help you solve your problem.

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