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Hand Surgery

Trigger Finger Release

Release of the A1 pulley for locking, catching, or painful fingers and thumb.

Stop the catch

Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) causes a finger or thumb to catch or lock painfully when bent. When steroid injection and hand therapy aren’t enough, a brief outpatient surgical release of the A1 pulley resolves the problem with a very small incision and a rapid recovery.

Coverage

Trigger finger release is typically covered by insurance.

Insurance & coverage

Reconstructive procedures are commonly covered by insurance. Coverage specifics are verified with your carrier as part of the consultation.

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Dr. Steffen sees trigger finger release patients from across Central Missouri:

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