What is Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where one of your fingers or thumb gets stuck in a bent position and straightens with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. It can be painful and make it difficult to move the affected finger. The condition is caused by inflammation or thickening of the tendons in your hand, which can prevent them from sliding smoothly through the protective sheath (tenosynovium) that surrounds them
What do we do
If rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and Steroid injections have not been adequate to relieve the problem, surgery is recommended. The trigger finger release procedure involves widening the tunnel’s opening that the tendon slides through, allowing it to move more freely.
We perform the surgery through a needle hole, which does not require surgery and recovery from the surgery is quick.
Post-op care:
- Keep the surgical site clean and dry.
- Gentle hand exercises to improve the range of motion and strength in your hand. We recommend early mobilisation of the fingers and hand after surgery
- Take pain medication as prescribed by your doctor to manage any discomfort.
- Attend all follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor your healing progress and remove any stitches if open surgery is performed.
- Do not lift heavy objects or perform strenuous activities with your hand until cleared by your doctor.
- Gradually resume normal activities, avoiding repetitive gripping or forceful hand movements until your doctor advises.
Who is doing this and where?
Dr Sanjeev Sabharwal at Paragon, Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend Clinics
Charges:
In addition to the Medicare rebate, a gap of $400 is payable on the day of surgery. Once you pay the total amount, our staff will assist you in getting the Medicare rebate back to your account via Easyclaim.
Referrals:
GPs and allied health can refer your client to us by emailing or faxing the details at:
Email- specialists@solitaire.team
Fax- 08 8263 1519
Healthlink referral- modnthmc