Trigger finger release

Trigger finger release is usually performed as a day case so you won’t need to stay overnight in hospital.

After the procedure, you will be taken from the operating theatre to a recovery room, where you will come round from the anaesthesia under close supervision.

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After this, you will be taken to your room or comfortable area where you can rest and recuperate until we feel you’re ready to go home.

A physiotherapist will visit you and show you gentle exercises that will strengthen your hand and keep your joints mobile.

Pain relief

After surgery, you may have some pain, swelling and bruising around the operation site. This may last for a week or two, or until the wound heals.

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If your surgeon injected you with a long-acting local anaesthetic around the operation site to keep the area pain free afterwards, your palm and fingers may feel numb for up to 10 hours. After this wears off, you can take over the counter pain relief to ease any discomfort.

Recovery time

You will usually have your stitches removed about seven to 14 days after the operation but if you have dissolvable stitches, they will disappear on their own in seven to 10 days. Afterwards, the scar will feel quite firm and tender.

Follow your surgeon’s advice about driving, returning to work, heavy lifting and sport. A full recovery can take up to a month.

In some cases, the symptoms of trigger finger return needing further surgery. This is more likely if you have diabetes.

How your loved ones can help

Once you’re ready to be discharged from hospital, you’ll need to arrange a taxi, friend or family member to take you home as you won’t be able to drive. You should not drive until you feel you could do an emergency stop without discomfort.

Looking after you

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Even after you’ve left hospital, we’re still looking after you every step of the way. After trigger finger release surgery, we will provide you with all the appropriate medication, physiotherapy exercises, advice on what to do and not to do with your finger and follow-up support.

On rare occasions, complications following trigger finger release can occur. Please call us straight away if you experience any of these symptoms

• becomes more painful
• gets red, swollen or hot
• smells unpleasant or oozes liquid

The possible complications of any surgery include an unexpected reaction to the anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection or developing a blood clot, usually in a vein in one of your legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT). Complications specific to a trigger finger release include a small risk of injury to other nerves, blood vessels or tendons in the hand.

The chance of complications depends on the exact type of operation you are having and other factors such as your general health. We will talk to you about the possible risks and complications of having this procedure and how they apply to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, we’re here to help.

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