Can you have trigger finger surgery on more than one finger?

Can you have trigger finger surgery on more than one finger?

Recovery may be longer if you had surgery on more than one finger. The tendon sheath that’s cut during surgery grows back together more loosely so the tendon has more room to move. Sometimes people need more than one surgery. But trigger finger only recurs in about 3 percent of people after either open surgery or percutaneous release.

Would a surgeon tell you if something went wrong during your operation?

Would a surgeon tell you if something went wrong during your operation? When something goes awry during surgery, national guidelines recommend doctors and hospitals make a full disclosure to the patient and their family members.

Who is the orthopaedic specialist for trigger finger?

Mark R. DeHaan, M.D., hand and upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, sees his share of patients with this condition. “I treat several people every week with this condition,” says Dr. DeHaan. “That’s true of my colleagues, as well,” he points out, referring to the team at the OAM Hand & Upper Extremity Center.

What’s the best way to correct a trigger finger?

Fortunately, the surgical procedure available to correct trigger finger in most patients is as simple and successful as the condition is common. For most patients, Dr. DeHaan recommends a very brief, safe and simple office procedure called a percutaneous release.

Recovery may be longer if you had surgery on more than one finger. The tendon sheath that’s cut during surgery grows back together more loosely so the tendon has more room to move. Sometimes people need more than one surgery. But trigger finger only recurs in about 3 percent of people after either open surgery or percutaneous release.

Would a surgeon tell you if something went wrong during your operation? When something goes awry during surgery, national guidelines recommend doctors and hospitals make a full disclosure to the patient and their family members.

Mark R. DeHaan, M.D., hand and upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, sees his share of patients with this condition. “I treat several people every week with this condition,” says Dr. DeHaan. “That’s true of my colleagues, as well,” he points out, referring to the team at the OAM Hand & Upper Extremity Center.

When to resume medication after trigger finger surgery?

If you had to stop taking your medications (prescription and over-the-counter), vitamins and supplements before surgery, ask your doctor when you can resume taking medications you put on hold.