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A COMPARISON OF ENDOSCOPIC AND OPEN TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE

Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy

Corresponding to: Dr. Loris Pegoli, Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., Via Milanese 300, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy. Tel: (+39) 022-420-9476, Fax: (+39) 022-420-9308.

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E. Cavalli

Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy

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P. Cortese

Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy

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C. Parolo

Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy

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G. Pajardi

Plastic Surgery Department, University of Milan, Hand Unit, Policlinico Multimedica I.R.C.C.S., 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218810408003992Cited by:24 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

The main complaint of the patients after an open trigger finger release is a discomfort at the incision site. In this prospective study, we compared the two consecutive groups of patients with trigger fingers. One was treated by an open approach and the other by the endoscopic release of the A1 pulley. Pre- and post-operative evaluation at seven, 30 and 90 days showed a faster recovery from the discomfort with a faster return to daily and working activities, after the endoscopic procedure.

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