scholarly journals Comparative study of ultrasonography-guided percutaneous A1 pulley release versus blinded percutaneous A1 pulley release

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 230949901877236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Hyun Lee ◽  
Young Chae Choi ◽  
Hong Je Kang

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the results of blind versus ultrasonography-guided percutaneous A1 pulley release for treatment of trigger finger. Methods: This prospective study included 21 patients (25 fingers) who underwent blind release and 20 patients (23 fingers) who underwent ultrasonography-guided release. The visual analog scale (VAS) score, proximal interphalangeal joint contracture, complications, and patient satisfaction were compared between the groups. Results: At the final follow-up, triggering had disappeared in all patients who underwent ultrasonography-guided release, whereas three patients who underwent blind release required revision surgery for postoperative triggering. No complications were observed. VAS score was significantly different between groups at 2 and 4 weeks postoperatively. All patients who underwent ultrasonography-guided release were satisfied, whereas three patients who underwent blind release were not satisfied. Conclusion: Ultrasonography-guided percutaneous A1 pulley release for treatment of trigger finger reduces postoperative pain and complications, such as incomplete release, compared with a blind procedure.

2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. LE VIET ◽  
I. TSIONOS ◽  
M. BOULOUEDNINE ◽  
D. HANNOUCHE

Surgical release of the A1 pulley for treatment of trigger finger normally produces excellent results. However, in patients with long-standing disease, there may be a persistent fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint. This is sometimes due to a degenerative thickening of the flexor tendons and may be treated by resection of the ulnar slip of flexor digitorum superficialis tendon. One hundred seventy-two patients (228 fingers) who had undergone this procedure were reviewed at a mean follow-up of 66 months. Mean pre-operative fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint was 33°. All but eight fingers were improved by surgery and there was an average gain of 26° in passive extension (7° residual fixed flexion deformity) of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Full extension was attained in 141 of the 228 fingers, and in all 101 fingers with a pre-operative loss of passive extension of 30° or less. This technique is indicated for patients with loss of passive extension in the proximal interphalangeal joint and a long history of triggering.


Hand ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 669-674
Author(s):  
Pieter W. Jordaan ◽  
Duncan McGuire ◽  
Michael W. Solomons

Background: In 2012, our unit published our experience with a pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) implant. Due to high subsidence rates, a decision was made to change to a cemented surface replacement proximal interphalangeal joint (SR-PIPJ) implant. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the change to a cemented implant would improve the subsidence rates. Methods: Retrospective review of all patients who had a cemented SR-PIPJ arthroplasty performed from 2011 to 2013 with at least 12 months follow-up. Results: A total of 43 joints were included with an average follow-up of 26.5 months. There was a significant ( P = .02) improvement in arc of motion with an average satisfaction score of 3.3 (satisfied patient). Subsidence was noted in 26% of joints with a significant difference in range of motion ( P = .003) and patient satisfaction ( P = .001) between the group with and without subsidence. Conclusions: The change to a cemented implant resulted in satisfied patients with an improvement in range of motion. The rate of subsidence improved but remains unacceptably high.


1992 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. DURHAM-SMITH ◽  
G. M. MCCARTEN

The anatomy and histology of the volar plate at the proximal interphalangeal joint and the mechanism of fracture/subluxation of the base of the middle phalanx in closed proximal interphalangeal joint injuries is reviewed. Our current technique of repair for these injuries and its evolution from Eaton’s original procedure is described. The results of 71 cases of volar plate arthroplasty performed over a five-year period for fracture/subluxations of the proximal interphalangeal joints are presented with follow-up ranging from six months to four years. 62 (87%) patients achieved a stable pain-free joint with a range of motion from 5° to 95° within two months. Complications were uncommon and correctable with an overall eventual patient satisfaction rate of 94%.


2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. SYED ◽  
M. AGARWAL ◽  
R. BOOME

We describe a very cheap, simple and effective dynamic external fixator for treatment of pilon fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint. At final follow-up, nine such fractures had regained an average range of motion of 79° (range, 65–90°). There was high patient satisfaction and there were no serious complications.


2020 ◽  
pp. 175319342097724
Author(s):  
Vanessa Reischenböck ◽  
Miriam Marks ◽  
Daniel B. Herren ◽  
Stephan Schindele

The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the 5-year outcomes in patients after proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty using the surface replacing implant, CapFlex-PIP. Ninety-two prosthesis were implanted and 65 patients with 68 implants were available for follow-up. The brief Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire score improved significantly from 45 (SD 15) before surgery to 71 (SD 17) at 5 years. On the numeric rating scale, pain during activities decreased significantly from 6.4 (SD 1.9) to 1.8 (SD 1.9). Range of motion of the joints increased significantly from 45° (SD 21) to 54° (SD 24). An axis deviation of more than 5° was found in 65% of the joints before surgery, but only in 25% at 5 years. Soft tissue reoperations were performed on eight patients. Four out of 92 implants underwent revision for stiffness or implant loosening. In three implants, the distal component migrated without needing revision. Overall, the CapFlex-PIP implant demonstrates favourable medium-term results in surface replacing arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Level of evidence: IV


2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Jin Young Kim ◽  
Gook Jin Choi ◽  
Dong Mo Kang

We investigated incidence, clinical features and surgical outcomes of trigger finger accompanied by proximal interphalangeal joint pain. One-hundred and seventy-nine consecutive patients with trigger finger who had A1 pulley release were recruited. Forty-two patients (24%) complained of proximal interphalangeal joint pain at the time of surgery. Symptom duration was investigated, and tenderness at the proximal interphalangeal joint was palpated. Range of motion and pain score of the affected finger were measured pre- and post-operatively. Bone scan was performed to identify joint lesions. A comparison of the results between the proximal interphalangeal joint pain group and the non-proximal interphalangeal joint pain group shows that the proximal interphalangeal joint pain seemed to result from long symptom duration and consequent joint pathology. The proximal interphalangeal joint pain was incompletely resolved after A1 pulley release. Thus, the surgical outcomes might be worse than expected in spite of resolution of painful clicking, especially when there was additional joint tenderness on palpation. Level of evidence: IV


2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 521-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. AL-QATTAN

In a prospective study of 50 adult patients with primary idiopathic trigger finger, four patients (8%) required simultaneous division of the proximal 3 to 4 mm of the A2 pulley as well as the A1 pulley in order to completely resolve the triggering. At final follow up at 6 to 12 months, all patients were symptom-free with a full range of motion of the fingers. This entity is discussed.


2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. BEYERMANN ◽  
K. J. PROMMERSBERGER ◽  
C. JACOBS ◽  
U. B. LANZ

This prospective study assessed whether patients with severe proximal interphalangeal joint contracture (≥60°) due to Dupuytren’s disease which persisted after fasciectomy alone benefited from an additional capsuloligamentous release. Forty-three patients with 43 severely contracted proximal interphalangeal joints underwent operative correction followed by a standardized postoperative rehabilitation programme. All were followed for 6 months. In 11 patients correction of the proximal interphalangeal joint to 20° could not be achieved by fasciectomy alone, and an additional capsuloligamentous release was performed which effectively corrected all their residual flexion contractures. There were no statistically significant differences between the capsulotomy and the non-capsulotomy group with respect to the residual proximal interphalangeal joint contracture at the end of surgery, or at their last follow-up examination.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (03) ◽  
pp. 270-275
Author(s):  
Tzu-Cheng Yang ◽  
Duretti Fufa ◽  
Hui-Kuang Huang ◽  
Yi-Chao Huang ◽  
Ming-Chau Chang ◽  
...  

Background: Long-standing trigger finger can lead to proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint flexion contracture. In the present study, we present the clinical outcome of percutaneous release with finger splinting for trigger finger with PIP joint flexion contracture prospectively. Methods: We compared outcomes in patients with trigger fingers combined with proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture treated by percutaneous release therapy regimen alone (group I) or percutaneous trigger finger release combined with finger splint (group II) during January 2011 and May 2016 with 6 months follow up. Results: Sixty-five patients were randomly allocated to group I (35 patients) or group II (30 patients). Symptoms of locking sensation and pain over the A1 pulley were improved in all patients. The patients in group II showed significantly greater improvements in the flexion contracture angles of proximal interphalangeal joint at post-operative 3 months later (group I, 9.4° ± 4.1°; group II, 27.8° ± 4.6°) and at 6 months later (group I, 15.1° ± 5.2°; group II, 35.7° ± 5.3°) relative to group I. In group II, 25 fingers achieved near full extension (< 10° contracture) after 6 months. Conclusions: Percutaneous release combined with finger splint is regarded as a useful therapy to speed recovery of trigger finger with proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture.


Hand Therapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 175899832110187
Author(s):  
Kawee Pataradool ◽  
Chayanin Lertmahandpueti

Introduction Trigger finger is a common and functionally limiting disorder. Finger immobilization using an orthotic device is one of the conservative treatment options for treating this condition. The most common orthosis previously described for trigger finger is metacarpophalangeal joint immobilization. There are limited studies describing the effectiveness of proximal interphalangeal joint orthosis for treatment of trigger finger. Methods This study was a single group pretest-posttest design. Adult patients with single digit idiopathic trigger finger were recruited and asked to wear a full-time orthoses for 6 weeks. The pre- and post-outcome measures included Quick-DASH score, the Stages of Stenosing Tenosynovitis (SST), the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, the number of triggering events in ten active fists, and participant satisfaction with symptom improvement. Orthotic devices were made with thermoplastic material fabricated with adjustable Velcro tape at dorsal side. All participants were given written handouts on this disease, orthotic care and gliding exercises. Paired t-tests were used to determine changes in outcome measures before and after wearing the orthosis. Results There were 30 participants included in this study. Evaluation after the use of PIP joint orthosis at 6 weeks revealed that there were statistically significant improvements in Quick-DASH score from enrolment (mean difference −29.0 (95%CI −34.5 to −23.4); p < 0.001), SST (mean difference −1.4 (95%CI −1.8 to −1.0); p < 0.001) and VAS (mean difference −3.4 (95%CI −4.3 to −2.5); p < 0.001). There were no serious adverse events and patient satisfaction with the treatment was high. Conclusions Despite our small study size, the use of proximal interphalangeal joint orthosis for 6 weeks resulted in statistically significant improvements in function, pain and triggering, and also high rates of acceptance in patients with isolated idiopathic trigger finger.


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