Do you suffer from finger pain, snapping during movement, or finger locking when extending? This could be so-called trigger finger – professionally called stenosing tenosynovitis. This condition affects tendons and their sheaths in the palm and finger area. Most commonly affected are the 3rd and 4th fingers, with the disease more frequently affecting middle-aged women and patients with diabetes or rheumatic diseases.
At Chirkoz Polyclinic in Bratislava, we offer precise diagnosis and effective surgical treatment of trigger finger with emphasis on quick recovery and return to normal activities.
- Catching or "snapping" when extending the finger
- Painful movement, especially in the morning or under load
- Locked finger that is difficult to straighten
- Palpable thickening in the palm area
- Repeated hand overuse
- Inflammation or post-traumatic tendon changes
- Metabolic diseases (diabetes, gout)
- Idiopathic (without clear cause)
How does treatment work?
- Injection (corticosteroids) and hand immobilization
- Short-term improvement, frequent return of symptoms
- Outpatient procedure under local anesthesia
- Incision in the palm area (approx. 1.5 cm)
- Division of A1 pulley, which releases the tendon
- Duration: approx. 30 minutes, no hospitalization required
Postoperative care
- Elevated hand position (sling/support) due to swelling
- Finger exercises – prevention of adhesions
- Stitch removal after 14 days
- Scar care (pressure massage, silicone patches)
- Return to work: from 2nd – 3rd week (for manual work), earlier for administrative work
Why choose Chirkoz Polyclinic?
- Experienced team of specialists
- Quick appointment scheduling and short waiting times
- Painless outpatient treatment
- Personal and professional approach
- Location: Bratislava – accessible transport and parking
Book your appointment today
Don't wait for your condition to worsen. Trigger finger can be effectively treated – the sooner, the better. Book an examination with our specialists and return to pain-free movement.