Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
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Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech · Feb 2010
[Percutaneous release in the treatment of trigger digits].
To evaluate, in a retrospective study, the surgical outcomes of percutaneous A1 pulley release in the treatment of trigger digits. ⋯ Percutaneous release has been adopted as a standard method at our department. Because of its minimal invasiveness, it reduces the risk of complications associated with open procedures. It can be carried out at an outpatient department, is less painful and allows the patient to return to daily activities and work in a shorter time.