Results of percutaneous vaginotomy in the treatment of trigger finger in Mayabeque

Abstract

There are various methods to solve the stenosing tenosynovitis of the fingers of the hand, commonly known as trigger finger. This study shows the results of the application of percutaneous vaginotomy to treat this affection in Mayabeque. 18 patients that presented 20 trigger fingers were evaluated by Tanaka's method. The sex, age, the duration of the recovery of the motor function and the complications were analyzed in relation to the surgery outcome. 95 % of the results were adequate. The average times of the described variables were significantly short and did not present serious complications. Percutaneous vaginotomy satisfactorily resolved the morbidity produced by trigger finger. It is a semiinvasive, easy, fast, well-tolerated and low cost procedure that allows an optimal functional recovery and an immediate return to daily activities.