Digital nerve block injection is a widely used procedure in treating hand-related conditions such as trigger finger. However, pain during injection remains a major concern in clinical practice Digital nerve block, Trigger finger, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Vapocoolant spray, Alcohol spray
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 to 80 years 2. Patients diagnosed with trigger finger 3. Trigger finger patients with an indication for surgical treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of surgery or trauma near the injection site 2. Patients with a known allergy to local anesthetics 3. Patients with a history of allergy to cold spray or alcohol-based spray 4. Patients with sensory impairment in the hand (two-point discrimination greater than 5 millimeters) 5. Patients with communication difficulties affecting interpretation of pain using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 6.Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| compare pain during digital nerve block During operation in operative room Numeric rating scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfication with injection procedure At the end of operation in operative room Numeric rating scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Orthopaedic Department of Pharmongkutklao Hospital