10 Solutions for That 'Stuck' Finger: Effectively Treating Trigger Finger

10. Tenosynovectomy

A tenosynovectomy is an operation that removes the tendon sheath that covers the affected tendon. This procedure may be recommended to prevent tendon rupture and allow the tendon to move freely again. This operation can be done as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia, and it usually takes around thirty minutes to complete. After applying a tourniquet and numbing the surgical site, the surgeon will make an incision at the base of the patient's thumb. Next, they will locate the extensor retinaculum, a band of fascia that goes across the tops of the tendons. This may be done endoscopically. After locating the extensor retinaculum, the surgeon cuts it to release it. Special care is taken during this process to avoid damage to the radial nerve or tendons underneath the extensor retinaculum. The surgical site is closed with stitches, and a bandage is applied. Recovery from this procedure may take three to six months.