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Corticosteroid Injection With and Without Local Anesthetic for the Treatment of Trigger Finger
July 2025
Corticosteroid Injection With and Without Local Anesthetic for the Treatment of Trigger Finger
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Corticosteroid Injection With and Without Local Anesthetic for the Treatment of Trigger Finger: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
J Hand Surg Am . 2025 May;50(5):581-586.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy-six patients with trigger finger were randomized to receive either a corticosteroid injection alone (n = 38) or a corticosteroid injection combined with 1% lidocaine (n = 38). The primary outcome was injection-related pain assessed via a numerical rating scale. Secondary outcomes included failure to resolve symptoms by 6 weeks, defined as persistent symptoms, need for a second injection, o...
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