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Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Longitudinal vs. Transverse A1 Pulley Release

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllWashington University School of Medicine
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two different skin incisions used in surgery to treat trigger finger in adult patients. Trigger finger occurs when a finger gets stuck or locks because of swelling of the sheath around the tendons the help move the fingers. The main questions it aims to answer are (1) Does the type of skin cut affect how well the hand works 6 weeks after surgery? (2) Does the type of skin cut affect pain levels, scar healing, and how quickly people return to their normal activities? Orthopaedic surgeons will compare a straight incision along the finger (longitudinal incision) to a incision across the crease in the palm (transverse incision) to see if one type of incision results in better recovery, less pain, a better scar, and higher patient satisfaction with the procedure. Participants who have trigger finger and are indicated for surgery will have surgery

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (age โ‰ฅ 18 years) * Diagnosed with trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) of a finger (excluding the thumb) * Written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Revision surgery * Previous surgery on the affected finger * Patients refusing consent
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What it tests

  • Open A1 Pulley Release
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Where

2 sites
The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, United States
Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center
St Louis, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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