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Function and Scar in Trigger Finger Release

NCT05477290 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 75

Last updated 2024-06-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Trigger finger is a common upper limb impairment associated with a significant decrease in quality of life, hand dexterity and strength as well as increased pain while complying daily activities of living. Trigger finger can be managed through the surgical release of the ligaments in the affected finger. The open surgical release of trigger finger can be accomplished through multiple incision types. As such, each incision may present different risks of harming or disturbing the underlying anatomy in the hand. This study aims to assess the variation in three incisional techniques (oblique, transverse and vertical) to determine which incision is preferential to improve scar aesthetics, increase hand function and minimize complications. Patients will be observed following surgery and information about hand function and quality of life will be obtained through the administration of questionnaires. Data will be collected at four time-points, one prior to and three following surgery.

Conditions

  • Trigger Finger

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Trigger Finger Release through Transverse Incision

At the level of the A1 pulley, a transverse incision will be made and the flexor pulley will be exposed with blunt dissection. The pulley will be transected and the wound will subsequently be closed with 4.0 Monocryl after ensuring complete release.

PROCEDURE

Trigger Finger Release through Oblique Incision

At the level of the A1 pulley, a oblique incision will be made and the flexor pulley will be exposed with blunt dissection. The pulley will be transected and the wound will subsequently be closed with 4.0 Monocryl after ensuring complete release.

PROCEDURE

Trigger Finger Release through Vertical Incision

At the level of the A1 pulley, a vertical incision will be made and the flexor pulley will be exposed with blunt dissection. The pulley will be transected and the wound will subsequently be closed with 4.0 Monocryl after ensuring complete release.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Achilles Thoma, MD · McMaster University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-06-10
Primary Completion
2024-06-18
Completion
2024-06-18

Countries

  • Canada

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