Method for treatment of trigger finger

Details Method for treatment of trigger finger Method for treatment of trigger finger

1998-03-02

1999-09-28

Smith, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

128898, A61B 1732

Patent

active

059579447

ABSTRACT:
Trigger finger release surgery is performed percutaneously using an instrument, having a prong with a blade about 3 to 7 mm from the distal end of said prong. The prong is inserted into the flexor tendon such that the blade is positioned adjacent the flexor sheath. Flexion or extension of the afflicted finger moves the flexor tendon along with the inserted instrument along the length of the sheath causing the blade to cut the sheath and release the tendon. The movement of the tendon safely directs the knife through the pulley sheath.

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