Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Versus Corticosteroid for Treatment of Trigger Finger

Visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain

Change in pain Visual analogue scale will be recorded. The patient marks on the 100 mm in length line the point that he/she feels to represent his/her perception of pain at the current state. The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimetres from the left hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks ( a higher score indicates greater pain intensity). Categorization of none, mild, moderate and severe pain will be also used (none = 0, mild = 1-4, moderate = 5-6, and severe = 7-10).

Time frame: 1 and 3 months post-injection

Frequency of tender trigger nodules

Identifying the presence of tender nodules at A1-pulley of the affected finger by palpation

Time frame: 1 and 3 months post-injection

The Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score

Patients will be asked to fill a questionnaire form. It is an 11-item form that assesses the upper limb function on a scale of 1-5, with scores ranging from 11 to 55, with the higher scores representing more disability and worse upper limb function.

Time frame: 1 and 3 months post-injection

Changes in Grip strength

Measured by the dynamometer strength test (Jamar grip dynamometer)

Time frame: 1 and 3 months post-injection

Patient satisfaction with therapy