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Yury A Slesarenko1, Gregory Mallo, Lawrence C Hurst, Steven P Sampson, Frederick Serra-Hsu.
Abstract
We performed 100 percutaneous releases of the trigger digits in a cadaveric model using an 18-gauge needle. Successful percutaneous release was achieved for only 59 digits (59%). No neurovascular injury occurred. We found that a percutaneous trigger digit release resulted in high percentage of incomplete releases of A1 pulley, especially in the thumb, index, and little fingers.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16628121 DOI: 10.1097/00130911-200603000-00010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg ISSN: 1089-3393