recurrence risk

Surgery

Indications 

 

1. Significant functional impairment

 

2. PIPJ contracture

- originally thought to intervene early

- Macfarlane showed residual FFD always about 30o

- may need to release  check rein ligaments / accessory collateral ligaments

 

3. MCPJ contracture >30o

 

4. Trigger fingers

- must do limited fasciectomy