Endoscopic tendon sheath release for stenosing tenovaginitis: A preliminary report / 中国微创外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
;
(12)2001.
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em Chinês
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| ID: wpr-583123
ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the endoscopic tendon sheath release for stenosing tenovaginitis (trigger finger). Methods Five patients with stenosing tenovaginitis (2 in thumbs, 1 in middle finger, and 2 in ring fingers) underwent operations by Smith & Nephew Endoscopic Trigger Finger Release system. After two 3.0mm transverse incisions were made, the window cannula assembly was inserted subcutaneously along the sheath from the proximal portal and advanced until it passed through the distal portal. Then a 2.7 mm endoscope was passed into from the proximal portal and a retrograde knife was introduced into the operative site from the distal portal. Finally the entire length of sheath was sectioned under direct endoscopic vision. Results All operations were successfully completed. Finger's flexion and extension function recovered immediately after the operations. All the patients restarted their employment one week postoperatively. There were no complications such as distinct pain or delayed wound healing in these patients. Conclusions This method has the advantages of minimal invasion, safety, effectiveness and quick recovery, especially suited to diabetic patients or multiple trigger fingers.
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Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
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2001
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