Trigger finger release is one of the most common procedures in hand surgery. However, little is known about the patient perceived outcome directly after surgery and the timespan to recovery of normal hand function.This study focuses on patient reported outcome scores within the first six weeks after surgery.
Patients scheduled for release of trigger finger are assessed regarding the following outcome measures: 1. VAS score for pain 2. VAS score for finger movement 3. VAS score for fréquence of triggering 4. HAKIR questionnaire (validated instrument for hand function in the Swedish national hand registry) 5. Quick-DASH questionnaire. After surgery, the patients records the following outcomes: Each day: 1,2,3 and records of pain medication details Each week: 4,5 for 6 weeks
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
110
The A1 pulley and tendon sheath is divided in local anaestethic through a small incision in the palm
Alingsås lasarett
Alingsås, Sweden
Self-assessed hand function
change in total score of hand-specific questionnaire (HAKIR) week by week. Best score 100, worst 0
Time frame: every week for 6 weeks
Pain (assessed by patient)
change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Movement of finger (self-assessed by patient)
change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Frequency of trigger phenomenon (self-assessed by patient)
change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)
Time frame: 6 weeks
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