Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that can cause discomfort and disability. Many physicians choose to locally inject cortisone into the infected finger although there is no current consensus as to how many injections are needed to achieve maximum relief. This study will be a prospective, randomized study to compare one versus two injections for the treatment of trigger finger.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Purpose
TREATMENT
Enrollment
392
Patients in this arm will receive one cortisone injection for the treatment of his/her symptoms
Subjects randomized to this treatment will receive two cortisone injections, 4-6 weeks apart
Rothman Institute: Egg Harbor Township Location
Egg Harbor, New Jersey, United States
RECRUITINGRothman Institute: Manahawkin location
Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States
RECRUITINGRothman Institute: Vorhees location
To determine if there is a difference in the incidence of pain, stiffness, clicking or locking at 6 months following final injection
To evaluate treatment response among diabetic patients
To evaluate treatment response between thumbs and fingers
To evaluate treatment response between nodular versus diffuse tenosynovitis
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Vorhees, New Jersey, United States
Rothman Institute: Media location
Media, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGRothman Institute Center City Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGRothman Institute, South Philadelphia Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGRothman Institute, Northeast Philadelphia location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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