Active clinical trials for "Trigger Finger Disorder"

Trigger finger is a condition commonly treated with surgical intervention, yet no specific incision type has been associated with improved or worsened scar quality or outcome. Therefore, the investigators objective is to determine if the incision type may affect the results of operative treatment of trigger finger. Therefore, the goals of this study are as follows: Primary Objective: To directly compare incision type (transverse vs. longitudinal) for trigger finger release with scar quality and patient satisfaction via a validated scar evaluation scale. Secondary Objective: To directly compare incision type (transverse vs. longitudinal) for trigger finger release to patient outcome via a validated upper extremity outcome score.

Trigger finger is a common disorder of the hand which causes pain at the A1 pulley, inflammation, stiffness and/or snapping during movement. This observational study compared all of the possible treatments and combinations of treatments for trigger finger at the A1 pulley, including surgery, cortisone injections and hand therapy.

The main objective is to assess patient's satisfaction regarding pure local anaesthesia and without use of a tourniquet (WALANT Technique) for trigger finger release surgery.

This will be a prospective study of all children ages 0 - 5 years old at the time of entry into the study that meet the inclusion criteria who present with congenital trigger thumb. Patient records will be reviewed for eligibility before obtaining parental permission. They will be enrolled in the study at their first visit and followed every year for up to 4 years or until one of the exclusion criteria are met. Participating sites include the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Primary Children's Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children.

The investigators will prospectively evaluate for the presence of amyloid deposits in soft tissue samples obtained from patients undergoing trigger finger release surgery. Patients who have tissue that stains positive for amyloid will be referred to an amyloidosis specialist.

To study the pain experience of trigger finger steroid injection with 26 gauge needle as compared to 23 gauge needle.

Patients will be asked to use a mobile phone app to conduct their hand therapy after having hand surgery.

The purpose of this study is to Characterize the population of people who suffer from trigger finger (TF) in terms of demographic (Gender, age, occupation, etc.); motor skills (hand function); the Consequences of the disease on a person's daily functioning and impact on quality of life. The study will also attempt to examine the suitability of several common assessment tool for evaluation of hand rehabilitation Patients who suffer from TF. Information obtained from the study will enable a deeper comprehension of the consequences of TF on the patient and will be the first step in developing a protocol assessment and evidence-based treatment in this population.