Therapy – operative possibilities | Therapy of a fast finger

Therapy – operative possibilities

If the symptoms of the fasting finger reoccur within a few months after several injections of cortisone, surgical treatment should be considered. This is a minor procedure, which is usually performed on an outpatient basis (without hospitalization) under local anesthesia (only the surgical area is anesthetized). The duration of such an operation is usually only a few minutes and should be performed by a hand surgeon if possible.

The surgeon will make a small incision on the inside of the hand above the affected tendon and cut the ring ligament. This will free the constricted flexor tendon and the strapped finger is treated. Again, no skin germs may enter the surgical area.

Nevertheless, infections rarely occur. Other possible complications of the operation of the fast finger are Allergic reactions to the anesthetic or the thread material Excessive scarring Nerve injuries with numbness of the affected finger Vascular injuries with circulatory disorders of the finger Renewed development of a quickening finger through healing of the severed ring band The chances of success of this small operation are very good. The patient can move the finger again immediately after the operation. It may be necessary to remove the remaining skin sutures after about 10 days.

  • Allergic reactions to the anesthetic or the thread material
  • Excessive scarring
  • Nerve injuries with numbness of the affected finger
  • Vascular injuries with circulatory disorders of the finger
  • Renewed development of a fast finger by healing the severed ring band