Tendons straightening procedure

[Melaxx]

Hi I need to have an operation ( booked the 3 Oct ) on my hand to straighten the middle finger and little finger , my right hand , the damaged was caused by inflammation of the tissues, the bones are fine , anyone had this type of procedure?

Thank you 🙏

[Jmiller623]

Trigger finger release? Never had it done but my father has. Had multiple steroid and sclerotic injections. Went for surgery. Quick recovery time and he’s a type 1 diabetic. Hasn’t really had problems since. I know a lot of ppl who get it done and have never heard a unsuccessful story. Anything in particular you’d like to know?

[Melaxx in reply to Jmiller623]

Thank you , really reassuring, I just worry incase something goes wrong and I lose strength or feeling or catch an infection, I know the rehabilitation period is more important that the actual operation . Thank you again 😊

[MEGS53 in reply to Melaxx]

Hi. I had a trigger finger release operation many years ago.

Had to stay in hospital for 1d before the op and 3d after!!! Most certainly wouldn't happen now.

I had no problems after the op and none since.

I'd go for it without a doubt.

🖖🖖🖖

[Melaxx in reply to MEGS53]

I have ulnar deviation , the tendons need to put back into place , I’m not sure if it will work , all the doctors said to do it but I have raynauds to so maybe the recovery could be longer , anyone who could give me advice would be great . Thank you 🙏

[Briefencounter in reply to Melaxx]

I have marked ulnar drift and the surgeon who replaced my elbow , is keen to operate on them . My rheumatologist says leave them if you’re coping . Not sure what to do .🤔

[CecilyParsley]

No advice or experience of this but wishing you the very best of luck for your op xxx

[Whippet_lady]

I've had two trigger finger operations, pre lupus diagnosis, one with the NHS and one privately. After initial problems (nothing serious just quite a while to heal) both are absolutely fine now. Another finger started to go but then I was diagnosed with lupus and put on my meds and so far (touch wood etc) it has been a lot better.

[MEGS53 in reply to Whippet_lady]

Any idea whether trigger finger is associated with Lupus? This and Mortons neuroma (which I've also had) seem to be common in AI disorders.

[Whippet_lady in reply to MEGS53]

I don't know but I wondered the same. Pre-diagnosis I had plantar fasciitis (which seems to be coming back), the trigger fingers and carpal tunnel in both hands (had ops on both - fantastic procedure). I had problems with the tendons around my knees when I was a teenager, too. I also have a Morton's neuroma (they think). I started with it about a year or two before diagnosis. Waiting for podiatry appointment. What did you do about yours?

[MEGS53 in reply to Whippet_lady]

Very interesting.

I had an op to release my trigger finger, but many years ago. The Morton's neuroma was removed about 10y ago without too many issues - it did take me quite a long time to recover though. I would have it done as it's usually done as a day case (general anaesthetic).

I'm having a partial knee replacement in the next few weeks - Covid permitting - as the meniscus in my left knee has been almost destroyed. Not caused by OA, but I do also have muscle weakness/disease so this might be the cause. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

No carpal tunnel problems - yet!

Take care. I hope you get the MN sorted soon, xxx