Trigger thumb release
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Trigger thumb in a child. Note lack of full thumb IP joint extension (straightening) |
Skin incision marked with dots |
Tendon exposed with careful avoidance of damage to the nerves and arteries |
Note full correction achieved |
Skin closed with absorbable stitches |
Dressing on. This is left on for 4-5 days |
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