Pediatric trigger thumb is an acquired flexion deformity of the interphalangeal(IP)*** presents most commonly as a fixed flexion deformity,but can present as intermittent triggering or even a fixed extension *** one-t...
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Pediatric trigger thumb is an acquired flexion deformity of the interphalangeal(IP)*** presents most commonly as a fixed flexion deformity,but can present as intermittent triggering or even a fixed extension *** one-third of patients will develop bilateral trigger *** have shown that the deformity can resolve with time on its own,but prolonged deformity is concerning for permanent IP joint contracture and/or deviation and metacarpophalangeal(MCP)joint compensatory *** is controversial,ranging from observation,splinting and stretching,to surgical release of the A1 *** is considered the definitive treatment with low complication rates,although the timing of surgery is highly variable among surgeons.
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