Cut or remove? study tests best surgery for stuck fingers
NCT ID NCT05251428
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Trigger finger happens when a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to a thickened tendon pulley. This study compared two standard surgeries: cutting the pulley versus removing a piece of it. 80 adults were randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for a year to see which led to less pain and fewer recurrences.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgery (incision or excision of the A1 pulley)
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could become the preferred surgical approach for trigger finger, lowering recurrence and improving pain relief.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and both surgeries carry standard surgical risks like infection or stiffness.
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Locations
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12 Executive Park Drive
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Emory Musculoskeletal Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Emory Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30084, United States
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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Emory at Dunwoody
Atlanta, Georgia, 30338, United States