The surgical procedure for trigger finger is usually trigger finger release. The goal of the procedure is to release the A1 pulley, which is the pulley responsible for blocking tendon movement.

Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty is a surgery for patients with thumb CMC joint arthritis who continue to have symptoms despite nonsurgical treatment. Patients with thumb CMC arthritis have …

The goal of surgery is to reduce the contracture and improve motion in the affected fingers. There is no known cure for Dupuytren's contracture; however, surgery is intended to "set back the clock" by …

Dedo en gatillo (Trigger Finger) El dedo en gatillo es una afección que causa dolor, rigidez y la sensación de que el dedo se traba o atasca cuando lo flexiona o lo estira.

To manage the moderate to severe pain after surgery, NSAIDs are often used in combination with acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) and opioids as well as non-medication strategies for an optimal result.

The injury can happen when an unyielding (rigid or solid) object (like a baseball) strikes the tip of a finger or thumb and forces it to bend further than it is intended to go.

The goal of surgery is to release the tendon sheath to make more room for the irritated tendons. When done correctly, this can relieve the symptoms of De Quervain's tenosynovitis without affecting …

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In this procedure, the joint is removed, and the ends of the joint are pressed together with a plate and screws to get them to heal together. This procedure reduces pain in the thumb, but also reduces …

If your injury is restricting blood flow to your hand or finger, your doctor will schedule an immediate surgery. If you are concerned that your finger may need immediate attention, do not eat or drink …