Trigger Finger Release Surgery and Dupuytrens Contracture Excision (Removal of Palmar Tissue) in Andover, KS

Trigger finger release surgery and Dupuytren's contracture excision are both procedures aimed at improving hand function, but they address different conditions.

Trigger finger release surgery (stenosing tenosynovitis) targets inflammation in the tendon sheath, which can cause the finger to stiffen or lock in a bent position. The surgery involves making an incision to open the tendon sheath, allowing the tendon to move more freely. This can often be performed in-office for less complex cases, though more advanced cases may require an outpatient procedure at a surgery center or operating room.

Dupuytren's contracture excision, on the other hand, addresses a hand deformity caused by the thickening of tissue in the palm. This condition, where the fascia under the skin forms abnormal lumps, causes the fingers to curl toward the palm. The surgeon removes the thickened tissue through a Z-shaped incision, then stitches the remaining tissue together to restore hand function. Unlike trigger finger surgery, this procedure generally involves the removal of a more significant mass of tissue.