386-788-HAND

(386-788-4263)

Trigger Finger Release

Trigger Finger Release

Diagram of abnormal anatomy showing tendon catching thick, tight pulley. Sometimes the tendon will be locally enlarged and thicker.

If non-surgical forms of treatment do not relieve the symptoms, surgery may be recommended. This surgery is performed as an outpatient, usually with local anesthesia with or without sedation. The goal of surgery is to open the pulley at the base of the finger so that the tendon can glide more freely.

Sometimes, a portion of one of the flexor tendons must be removed to eliminate all locking.  Active motion of the finger generally begins immediately after surgery to minimize scarring and stiffness. Normal use of the hand can usually be resumed once comfort permits and sutures are removed at approximately 2 weeks.  Occasionally, hand therapy is required after surgery to regain better use.


Orange City Office

2777 Enterprise Rd. Building 2,
Orange City, FL 32763

Tel : (386) 218-4920

Fridays 8.00 am to 3.00 pm

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Port Orange Office

3635 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste 900
Port Orange, FL 32129
(situated in the Surgery Center of Volusia Building)

Tel : (386) 788-4263
Fax: (386) 788-0679
Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Society Memberships

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Palm Coast Office

315 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Suite 4,
Palm Coast, FL 32137
(situated in the Florida Health Care Plans building)

Tel : (386) 246-3063
Mondays 8.00 am - 3.15 pm

Society Memberships

  • Florida Orthopaedic Society
  • Volusia County Medical Society
  • University of Florida Hand Fellows' Alumni Association

Edgewater Office

239 N. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 1
Edgewater, FL 32132
(situated in the Florida Health Care Plans building)

Tel : (386) 410-4972
Wednesdays 8.00 am - 3.00 pm

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