The medical sector has evolved very much. Various interventions are available to help relieve the medical conditions caused by our nerves. Such a medical condition is trigger finger. This condition is alarming for the patient. There are various ways doctors or surgical professionals resolve the trigger finger issue. But if none work, doctors go for surgery on the finger nerve (การผ่าตัดเส้นเอ็นนิ้วมือ, which is the term in Thai). Let us learn more about the issue and the surgical procedure used to release the pain.
What Is The Trigger Finger Condition?
Trigger finger is a painful medical condition where the patient will experience a disturbance in fingers and thumbs. He will feel that someone catches the fingers and thumbs and remains stuck in a bent position. The thumbs and fingers will stay in the same place till the nerves are released.
Your healthcare professional will do all the assessments and diagnose the severity of the condition. During the evaluation, he will do a physical examination. He will analyze the nodules or swelling in the affected area. He will prescribe you the imaging examination if he needs further assessment. Then, with the ultrasound results, he will inform you about other procedures.
Treatments For The Trigger Finger Condition
Doctors can treat the trigger finger condition in both surgical and non-surgical ways. The doctor will decide the method according to the diagnosis results before the treatment. Doctors often prefer to start with non-surgical ways to relieve the condition before the fingers get cut.
The non-surgical ways include:
- Rest
- Splinting
- Medication
- Injections
However, doctors will perform two surgical procedures: open incision and minimally invasive. But doctors will choose the perfect surgical option for you, depending on your preference and ability to receive the procedure.
Who Can Undergo The Trigger Finger Release Procedure?
Doctors will perform the trigger finger release procedure only if it is needed. You are eligible if you have persistent symptoms of the medical condition. Also, the surgical professional will ask if you have taken the non-surgical treatment. The doctor will also prescribe you a procedure if you have alleviating symptoms of the hand dysfunction.
Remember
The trigger finger release will work if you follow the medications and go for the follow-ups after the procedure is done. The doctors will also tell you to undergo physiotherapy so that no impairment remains in your hand. Before starting the treatment, you should be hospitalized before or after the procedure.
