Trigger Finger Trial

Change in the pain score

Trigger finger is a common condition of the hand caused by the thickening of the A1 pulley or
 flexor tendon that alters the way in which the flexor tendon glides within the tendon sheath.
 
 The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of excision versus incision of the A1
 pulley for the trigger finger. Researchers hypothesize that excision of the A1 pulley would
 result in lower trigger finger recurrence rates, better pain relief, reduced soreness &
 stiffness as well as higher final Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement (PROMs).
 
 This will be investigated via a randomized controlled study involving patients randomized in
 either of the aforementioned surgical treatment groups, which are both standards of care, at
 the Musculoskeletal Institute or at the Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital.
 Patients will then follow up in the clinic at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1
 year to assess their outcomes measures stated in the protocol document. All work related to
 this project will take place at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Emory Executive Park,
 Emory Musculoskeletal Institute, and the Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital.
 Patients will not be compensated for participating in this study. Patients who are undergoing
 trigger finger surgery will be identified by their Orthopaedic surgeon who is a member of the
 study team. The surgeon will briefly discuss participation with the patient and make clear
 study expectations.