| Title: |
Primary Resection of the Ulnar Slip of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis in the Persistently Triggering Patient After A1 Pulley Release. |
| Authors: |
Polatsch, Daniel B.; Rabinovich, Remy V.; Casden, Michael A.; Beldner, Steven; Rahman, Omar F. |
| Source: |
HAND (1558-9447); Sep2023, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p954-959, 6p |
| Abstract: |
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of patients undergoing primary trigger finger release (TFR) that underwent ulnar superficialis slip resection (USSR) for decompression and to determine which digit was most commonly affected. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of all cases of open TFR performed by a single surgeon. The following data were obtained: age, sex, laterality, affected digit, and consideration for USSR. All patients failed nonoperative treatment of at least 1 steroid injection. The occurrence of patients who underwent TFR and USSR and which digit(s) most commonly underwent USSR were determined. The average patient age that underwent USSR, frequency by sex, and relative occurrence of USSR in each digit were computed. Statistical calculations were conducted using χ2 analysis (P |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |