Trigger Finger Release in San Diego, CA
23 hand surgeons in San Diego, CA, perform trigger finger release. Compare profiles, credentials, and patient ratings below.
Hand Surgeons in San Diego, CA
Alon A. Garay
VerifiedBrian Fitzgerald
VerifiedBruce V. Foerster
VerifiedByron King
VerifiedDarren D. Thomas
VerifiedDori N. Cage
VerifiedEric J. Sarkissian
VerifiedEric R. Hentzen
VerifiedGregory M. Alberton
VerifiedGregory M. Balourdas
VerifiedHassan J. Azimi
VerifiedJames R. McClurg
VerifiedJohn P. Waggoner
VerifiedLeo T. Kroonen
VerifiedLindsey S. Urband
VerifiedMark D. Jacobson
VerifiedMatthew C. Shillito
VerifiedMatthew J. Meunier
VerifiedMichael L. Pomerantz
VerifiedReid A. Abrams
VerifiedRichard D. Perlman
VerifiedSamantha L. Piper
VerifiedScott K. Tanaka
VerifiedCommon questions
How long does recovery take after trigger finger release?
Most people use the hand for light tasks within days and return to full activity within a few weeks. Lingering palm soreness typically fades over several weeks to a few months.
Does trigger finger always need surgery?
No. Many cases improve with splinting, activity changes, or a steroid injection, injections resolve a large share of cases. Surgery is typically offered when the finger keeps locking despite those treatments.
Will the triggering come back after surgery?
Recurrence in a properly released finger is uncommon, though other fingers can develop triggering later. Your surgeon can discuss your individual risk.
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