TRIGGER FINGER TREATMENT

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Trigger Finger Surgery & Non-Surgical Treatments in Naples

If you notice significant chronic pain along the base of your finger, experience finger locking in the flexed position, and thus avoid flexing the finger to avoid the pain of a locked finger, you might be suffering from Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis).

Trigger Finger Symptoms

Other identifying symptoms include:

Painful clicking or snapping with the bending or straightening of the finger
Finger stiffness, especially in the morning
Popping or clicking with finger movement
A bump or nodule at the base of the finger

These symptoms are generally mild at first, but steadily get worse over time. The condition can also affect the thumb and can occur in more than one finger at a time and/or present symptoms in both hands. Trigger finger is caused by inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the tendon sheath that over time leads to scarring and thickening that impacts the tendon’s natural movement through it. The locking symptom—and associated pain—is a result of the finger tendon getting caught or pinched in a compromised sheath.

Any condition that causes inflammation, irritation, and swelling in the hands can lead to trigger finger, though it’s more common in women than men and typically affects older people starting at about age 40. Diabetes, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis have been identified as underlying causes, and the condition is more common among those whose jobs or pastimes require repetitive finger movements, such as musicians, factory workers, and farmers.

Dr Jason Crespo Carpal Tunnel Surgeon in Naples

Dr. Jason Crespo, Plastic & Hand Surgeon

Assess and Treat Your Trigger Finger at Naples Plastic Surgery

If you have been experiencing symptoms associated with trigger finger in the southwest Florida area, consider a consultation with Dr. Jason Crespo, MD, a board-eligible plastic surgeon and hand surgeon at Naples Plastic Surgery. Dr. Crespo’s extensive medical training in orthopedic hand surgery and plastic surgery makes him uniquely qualified to assess and treat all issues that impact proper functioning of the hands and fingers.

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Trigger Finger Treatments in Naples

Prior to suggesting any treatment options, Dr. Crespo will assess your medical history and conduct a physical examination of your hand. In addition to checking for areas of pain, smoothness of motion, and physical evidence of locking, your surgeon will look for any lumps or bumps associated with the condition. Dr. Crespo typically relies on two different treatments to address trigger finger: steroid injection and trigger finger release surgery.

Steroid Injection Treatment for Trigger Finger

Steroid injection treatment involves an injection of corticosteroids right into or near the tendon sheath. The steroid helps decrease inflammation in and around the sheath with the goal of easing compression that may be hindering the tendon’s movement through it. The treatment typically only provides short-term (six months to a year) relief for the condition, though more than one injection may be needed and the procedure may not prove effective for everyone. In particular, those with diabetes report limited efficacy with steroid injection treatments.

Trigger Finger Release Surgery

Trigger finger release surgery provides a long-term and usually permanent cure, as the surgery opens up the constricted portion of the sheath. Dr. Crespo performs the outpatient surgery with the majority of his patients using what is known as “WALANT” (wide-awake, local-anesthesia, with the option to perform with or without a tourniquet) surgery with minimal incisions. This means that there is hardly any downtime and most patients can use the affected hand immediately. Some patients, such as those prone to anxiety, are not eligible for WALANT, but can have the same surgical procedure performed under a regional anesthetic and monitored IV sedation.

Patients typically experience immediate relief from triggering and a rapid easing of any other symptoms. Dr. Crespo conducts a follow-up exam about 10 to 14 days after the surgery, at which point the stitches are removed.

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Why Choose Naples Plastic Surgery for Trigger Finger Surgery?

Naples Plastic Surgery places the same commitment to superior patient care, comfort, and individualized service on our hand surgery patients as we do for our cosmetic patients. We strive to treat you like you’re the only patient in our office each step of the way, and our staff and surgeons go above and beyond to ensure your comfort, relaxation, and that all questions or concerns are addressed.

Also, as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Crespo keeps the final aesthetic result of a procedure at the forefront of his mind alongside the functional result. Plastic surgeons are experts at minimizing the appearance of scarring and helping ensure a full cosmetic recovery after any kind of surgery, and hand surgery is no exception.

If you are experiencing symptoms of Trigger Finger call 239-566-2611 or Send us a Message for an evaluation with Dr. Crespo.

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The surgical team at Naples Plastic Surgery has the training and experience necessary to help you pursue your own individual cosmetic goals down to the very last detail, all in a warm, comfortable, and private environment.

Dr. Paul Gardner, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Southwest Florida. As one of the leading plastic surgeons in Naples, FL, Dr. Gardner has more than 25 years of experience performing facial procedures including composite facelift, mini facelift, rhinoplasty, brow lift and skin cancer removal procedures. He also possesses expertise in breast augmentations, breast lifts, tummy tucks, liposuctions, and labiaplasty.

Dr. Leopoldo M. Baccaro, MD received extensive training at the prestigious Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, where he worked with some of the most well-renowned practitioners in the art of cosmetic surgery. With honors and awards throughout medical school and his residency, Dr. Baccaro earned a stellar reputation for high quality surgical care with both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures.

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As with any medical procedure, there is no guarantee that a desired outcome will be achieved. There are a number of health risks associated with even minor medical procedures. If you have any health issues or concerns, please feel free to discuss them any time with your surgeon at our Naples’ plastic surgery center.

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