Trigger thumb

I have a few problems with my hands and a few operations for various problems. I had the op for trigger thumb about five years ago it was performed using local anaesthetic. I would say it took twenty mins then it was stitched and dressed. I went back about two weeks later to have few stitches out. It healed pretty quickly and problem solved.

I had trigger finger (middle finger). I had 2 steroid injections over a 2/3 year period (each lasted about 6 months before the symptoms came back). Eventually I had surgery. This was 3 years ago and it solved the problem completely. The only after effect is that I don't have as strong a grip in that hand.

The operation was pretty straightforward and the actual surgery (you are awake) only took about 4 minutes! I never needed to take any painkillers after surgery, the only discomfort I had was after a week, when the stitches began to sting a little. As soon as they were removed all was well.

Redhead my operation seemed to take no time at all, I felt like I was in the operating theatre no more than 10 mins!! I couldn't believe how quickly it was all done. 🙄

In the past I have had injections which have worked.
Last year I had trigger thumb which was painful but in the end it went away on its own. Now it is a different finger. Aches but not often painful. It affects my grip though. Not decided whether to go toGP or wait and see.

My experience with a trigger finger is exactly the same as * Curlywhirly*. Had the injections ended up with the surgery about 6 or seven years ago. Has cured the problem the only thing is it doesn’t bend quite as far but that is not a problem.

Thank you everyone for your responses! I'm glad you've all had resolutions. Weirdly after I posted yesterday the NHS messaged me to apologize for the delay in seeing me & did I still need the referral? So to everyone who has had surgery, it was done under local & was pretty quick? My thumb is more or less permanently bent over at present.

Yes DollyRocker I was taken into theatre and given 2 injections in the palm of my hand, and a minute later my hand was numb. I didn't want to watch (coward) so turned away and chatted to a theatre nurse 🙄 the surgery was over in minutes and I never felt a thing.

I had exacly the same and the injection cured it . It did take a few weeks to really work but I was so glad as I had been wearing a plastic shield on my thumb to keep it rigid. Especially at night it was a problem as I had to push it back into place . Doc says he will do it again if it comes back .

It was my GP who injected mine never got as far as a hospital visit.

One of the surgery physios plans to inject my left thumb at her next injection clinic. The injection she put in my left knee has worked wonders, I’m hopeful for my thumb. It’s been interesting to read everyone’s experience.

Thanks again! Hopefully the injections work then but if not, the operation doesn't sound too bad. I doubt I'll watch though or doom scroll Dr Google!