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Effectiveness of Conservative Interventions in the Treatment of Trigger Finger
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Summary
There is no study in the literature comparing the effectiveness of ESWT and splint therapy, which are the most commonly used approaches in the treatment of Trigger Finger (TF). The aim in this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ESWT and splint therapy used in the treatment of TF.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2023-10-02
Completion Date
2026-02
Last Updated
2025-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT for short) application will be performed on A1 pulley at 15 Hz, 1000 shock wave impulses, and 2.0 bar level, for a total of 5 sessions, one week apart.
Trigger Finger Splint
A trigger finger splint that immobilizes the MCF joint will be recommended for the splint treatment group. The patient will be asked to use this splint throughout the day for 8 weeks.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy+ Trigger Finger Splint
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT for short) application will be performed on A1 pulley at 15 Hz, 1000 shock wave impulses, and 2.0 bar level, for a total of 5 sessions, one week apart. Also, A trigger finger splint that immobilizes the MCF joint will be recommended.
Locations (1)
Feray Karademir
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)