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- Title
Management of pediatric trigger thumb and trigger finger.
- Authors
Shah, Apurva S; Bae, Donald S
- Abstract
Pediatric trigger thumb and trigger finger represent distinct conditions and should not be treated like adult acquired trigger finger. Over the last two decades, our understanding of the natural history of pediatric trigger thumb and the etiology and surgical management of pediatric trigger finger has improved. Pediatric trigger thumb may spontaneously resolve, although resolution may take several years. Open surgical release of the A1 pulley of the thumb is an alternative option that nearly uniformly restores thumb interphalangeal joint motion. Surgical management of pediatric trigger finger with isolated release of the A1 pulley has been associated with high recurrence rates. Awareness of the anatomic factors that may contribute to triggering in the pediatric finger and willingness to explore and address other involved components of the flexor mechanism can prevent surgical failure.
- Publication
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2012, Vol 20, Issue 4, p206
- ISSN
1067-151X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.5435/JAAOS-20-04-206