It is a surgical procedure to release the A1 pulley present in the hand that blocks the tendon movement so the flexor tendon can move more easily through the tendon sheath.

Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, has one of the best teams of surgeons who have years of experience in treating patients successfully with trigger finger related issues and giving them the best combination of treatments depending on the patient’s condition making us one of the top hospitals in Hyderabad.

Why is it performed?

The goal of this procedure is to release the A1 pulley that is blocking tendon movement. It is also recommended for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The surgical procedure for the trigger finger is known as trigger finger pulley release. The other names of this procedure are thumb trigger finger release or trigger thumb release.

We, at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad provide the best care and treatment to our patients with the help of our team of top surgeons and doctors in Hyderabad giving excellent results for their conditions.

Types of treatment

The various types of treatments are:

• Open surgery: In this surgery the surgeon makes a small incision in the palm of the hand and cuts the tendon sheath to allow more space for its movement.
• Percutaneous release surgery: In this surgery, the surgeon inserts a needle into the bottom of the digit to cut the tendon sheath.
• Tenosynovectomy: It includes the removal of the tendon sheath, which allows the finger to move freely again.
• Trigger finger surgery dressing: Patients should retain the dressing on the operated finger for a few days and also ensure the cleanliness of the wound after removal of the dressing.

Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, physical medicine experts, physiotherapists, and bone specialist doctors, nurses, dietitians. At Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, we provide world-class treatments for people suffering from finger tendon problems and we have given them good results. We have become one of the top hospitals in India by providing excellent services in the field of orthopedics.

Risks & complications

There are some risks and complication associated with these surgeries such as:

• Scarring
• Infection
• Pain
• Stiffness
• Reduced ability to move
• Nerve damage
• Incomplete release

Recovery period

It will most likely take about 6 weeks for the finger to recover completely. But the individual may be able to go back within 1 or 2 days after the surgery.

Facilities at Yashoda Hospitals

Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad is one of the top healthcare spaces that offer integrated care, evaluation, and treatment of patients with specialized orthopedic surgery treatment in India. We treat a wide range of orthopedic diseases that affect the fingers, through a systemic and verified approach. Our team has years of experience in finger surgery and we promise the best care in the city. Our dedicated and holistic approach makes us one of the top hospitals in India. We are one of the first centers in the state to have a unit that works round the clock. We treat our patients with the minimal and affordable surgery cost in Hyderabad. With years of services we have given the best and most desirable results to our patients with our impeccable services making us one of the topmost hospitals in India.