Complications of surgical therapy

As with all operations, complications can occur when treating a quick finger. However, these are extremely rare. If germs are spread from the skin to the tendon sheath, an infection can occur with attacks on the tendon, cartilage or bone.

If the first signs of an infection (pain, redness, fever) appear in the days after the operation, antibiotic therapy should be taken immediately. This almost always prevents the infection from spreading further. The patient may have an allergic reaction to the stitches or anesthetic used.

If the patient is aware of any allergies, it is therefore essential to inform the doctor in advance. However, allergic reactions can usually be treated quickly with medication by the doctor. This can lead to excessive scarring (keloid).

If this leads to a functional limitation of finger mobility, an attempt can be made to correct this by plastic surgery methods. When the skin and the underlying tissue are cut into, small nerves or vessels can be injured. As a consequence, this can lead to numbness and circulatory disorders of the operated finger.

If the ring band that was cut in the operation heals again, a quick finger can develop again. Only a new surgical therapy can help here. All in all, this form of therapy of the speeding finger is very promising.

Nearly all patients are subsequently freed from the symptoms of the speeding finger.

If germs are carried from the skin to the tendon sheath, an infection can occur with attacks on the tendon, cartilage or bone. If the first signs of an infection (pain, redness, fever) appear in the days after the operation, antibiotic therapy should be taken immediately.
This almost always prevents the infection from spreading further.
The patient may have an allergic reaction to the stitches or anesthetic used. If the patient is aware of any allergies, it is therefore essential to inform the doctor in advance. However, allergic reactions can usually be treated quickly with medication by the doctor.
Excessive scarring (keloid) may occur.If this leads to a functional limitation of finger mobility, an attempt can be made to correct this by plastic surgery methods.
When cutting into the skin and underlying tissue, small nerves or vessels may be injured. As a consequence, this can lead to numbness and circulatory disorders of the operated finger.
If the ring band that was severed during the operation heals again, a fast finger may develop again. This can only be remedied by renewed surgical therapy.