Comparing two surgical approaches for trigger finger
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests two different surgical techniques for treating trigger finger, a condition where a finger gets stuck or clicks when you bend it. The study compares the outcomes of two ways surgeons can release the tight tissue causing the problem.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with trigger finger (a finger that catches or locks when bending)
- The affected finger is not your thumb
- You have not had previous surgery on the affected finger
- You are willing and able to give written informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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