If the finger locks, the doctor is able to unlock it. For patients who are afraid of injections, splinting is the best choice but it is necessary for 6 weeks. For those who prefer injections, one, two or three injections are necessary before the pain and clicking subside. The surgery is done with a needle inserted through the skin. No incision is made and thus no stitches are necessary.
Most patients return to work the same day.
Patients with stiffness of the finger need therapy for a few days. Five percent of the patients need open surgery. This is done as outpatient ambulatory care surgery.