Efficacy of cortisone injection in treatment of trigger fingers and thumbs
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Journal
Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume
14
Issue
4
DOI
10.1016/0363-5023(89)90199-8
Abstract
One hundred eight trigger fingers and thumbs in 74 consecutive patients were treated by injections of triamcinalone and followed for an average of 3 1 2 years. Minimum follow-up was 1 year. Eighty four percent of trigger fingers and 92% of trigger thumbs were cured with a single injection, and a repeat injection for treatment of recurrent symptoms raised these figures to 91% and 97%, respectively. All injections were done by one physician. There were no complications. We conclude that intrasynovial injection of a steroid compound is the appropriate initial treatment for trigger fingers and thumbs. © 1989.
APA Citation
Marks, M., & Gunther, S. (1989). Efficacy of cortisone injection in treatment of trigger fingers and thumbs. Journal of Hand Surgery, 14 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0363-5023(89)90199-8