Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger

Description

This study is to analyze the effectiveness of a nighttime extension orthosis after receiving a cortisone injection for the treatment of trigger finger to improve pain and restore functional outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that the extension orthosis will improve pain and functional outcomes compared to those without a digital night extension orthosis in those with trigger finger at 12 weeks from the injection.

Conditions

Hand Injuries, Trigger Finger

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study is to analyze the effectiveness of a nighttime extension orthosis after receiving a cortisone injection for the treatment of trigger finger to improve pain and restore functional outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that the extension orthosis will improve pain and functional outcomes compared to those without a digital night extension orthosis in those with trigger finger at 12 weeks from the injection.

Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger

Condition
Hand Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Hand Clinic, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Individuals 18 years old or older are included
  • * Patients with trigger finger, aka stenosing flexor tenosynovitis
  • * Status post receiving cortisone injection of the affected digit(s)
  • * Any records flagged with break the glass or research opt out
  • * Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
  • * Patients with a history of traumatic injury to the hand
  • * Cognitive or behavioral problems which would preclude informed consent
  • * Unable to speak and understand English

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31