Hand: Congenital Differences

Percutaneous Release for Trigger Thumbs in Children: Improvements of the Technique and Results of 31 Thumbs

Sevencan A, İnan U, Köse N, et al (Eskisehir Osmangazi Univ, Turkey) J Pediatr Orthop 30:705-709, 2010^§

Abstract

Purpose

Trigger thumb is a relatively uncommon condition in children. If it occurs or persists after 1 year of age, surgical release is the most traditional treatment method. The aim of this prospective study is to describe a technique for the percutaneous release of trigger thumb and to assess the clinical outcome of the presented technique in the pediatric age group.

Methods

This study includes 31 thumbs of 26 consecutive children with a mean age of 2.6 years. An 18-gauge needle that was connected to 10-cc saline filled syringe was used as the surgical instrument for release. Contrary to the earlier reports, the A1pulley was cut from distal pole of the Notta nodule towards the proximal direction.

Results

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