Trigger finger. Trigger finger
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Trigger finger diagnosis according to clinical criteria by a specialist Duration of diagnosis at least 3 months Unilateral or bilateral trigger finger Neutral metacarpophalangeal joint position can be achieved during passive isolated metacarpophalangeal joint extension of the affected finger Grade 1-3 (Based on the latest edition of the Comprehensive Reference of Physical Medicine, the classification of this condition includes: Type 0: mild cryptorchidism in the finger, Type 1: inadequate movement in one finger, Type 2: correctable with active movement, Type 3: correctable with passive movement, Type 4: fixed and uncorrectable deformity)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Similar injection in the past 3 months Platelets below 50,000 Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (favism) Allergic reactions to corticosteroids or hyalase Coagulopathy Pregnancy Sensory disturbances, scarring, edema in the trigger finger
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score. Timepoint: First visit, and weeks 4 and 12 after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Movement Disability. Timepoint: First visit and weeks 4 and 12 after injection. Method of measurement: Physical examination and Quick-DASH checklist. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences