Trigger finger release is surgery to make it easier to bend and straighten your finger. Your doctor will make a cut in the tissue over the tendon that helps bend your finger. This cut is called an incision. It will allow the tendon to move freely without pain.
This surgery will probably be done while you are awake. The doctor will give you a shot (injection) to numb your hand and prevent pain. You also may get medicine to help you relax.
The doctor will make an incision in the skin of your finger or palm. The doctor will make a cut to open the tissue over the swollen part of the tendon. The doctor will close the skin incision with stitches. After surgery, you will have a small scar on your finger or palm. This will fade with time.
It will probably take about 6 weeks for your hand to heal. After it heals, your finger may move easily without pain.
You will go home the same day as the surgery. How soon you can return to work depends on your job. If you can do your job without using your hand, you may be able to go back in 1 or 2 days. But if your job requires you to do repeated finger or hand movements, put pressure on your hand, or lift things, you may need to take more time off work.
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Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for surgery.
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