paul788 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 After having carpal tunnel surgery on both hands I now have "trigger thumb" on the right hand. So far cortisone shots not doing much. Have you had the surgery and what was the long term outcome? I've been told to expect to lose some grip strength and dexterity. Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Hey Paul, I have had Carpal Tunnel release in both hands and a follow up on the right hand for Median Nerve damage from the first surgery. (Changed Doctors for the second surgery) I am seeing my hand surgeon Tuesday 02-17 to have the new problem of trigger thumb right hand checked. I am on crutches from other surgeries (Been a tough 26 months) and figured the trigger thumb was caused by the crutch grip. I am hoping injections will solve the problem. I will be watching this topic and will update when I have more news. Gary Edited February 11, 2015 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Saw my surgeon yesterday. I have the start of trigger finger on left ring finger where I had a dupuytren's nodule removed in 2012 and severe trigger thumb right thumb. He injected both which he said is the normal course of action. I got immediate relief in the finger. Today was the first day I didn't have to pry it straight when I woke up. Thumb is better but still not great. Will see him again in 3 weeks. To give you some insight on the surgeon I see here is a link to his MGH page. http://www.massgeneral.org/ortho/doctors/doctor.aspx?id=16525 Read the biography. Edited February 18, 2015 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 To give you some insight on the surgeon I see here is a link to his MGH page. http://www.massgeneral.org/ortho/doctors/doctor.aspx?id=16525 Read the biography. World famous. One of the best there is. Taught the one who taught me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Had surgical release for trigger thumb last July. Surgery was a hoot. Minimal post-op pain. I have full ROM and it is now one of the few fingers on my hands that doesn't annoy me one way or another. I've got an index finger that is heading towards the procedure next and frankly kind of wish it would get bad enough soon so I can get rid of the locking and pain I have now. Totally recommend the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 To give you some insight on the surgeon I see here is a link to his MGH page. http://www.massgeneral.org/ortho/doctors/doctor.aspx?id=16525 Read the biography. World famous. One of the best there is. Taught the one who taught me. Plus he looked over the Xrays from my Ankle Fusion done 12-12 and we talked that over. Real nice guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul788 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Saw the doc Friday. Got the second cortisone shot. Not much relief from this one. Called a PT friend and discussed with her. She said that her experience with it is the the shots work maybe 50-60 % and the rest get the cut. In her view no downside to the surgery so while I will be trying the stretches and massage I anticipate getting cut sometime after March 15. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Had it done on my left thumb in 2009. Have never had any problems after surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul788 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Update: Three weeks after second cortisone shot pain and knot on tendon both almost gone. Doing cross fiber friction massage three times a week per a friend who is a OT hand specialist. See the doc next Friday. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Paul, hope you will be healed and ready to go for SC Sectional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Sounds promising Paul. I had my three week post injection appointment today. Injections didn't do anything at all for me. Surgery both hands Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Ouch. Both hands? Well there goes sex for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It's like Bridge. I'm all set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 1 week post surgery tomorrow. Trigger thumb right hand feels better than it has in a long time. Even with stitches, I am able to work on my grip. Trigger finger left hand is a little sore in the knuckle but I keep stretching the hand and it gets better every day. Very glad I had this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Outstanding Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Good to hear. Try gripping some booty and see if you can hang on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I wasn't aware marsupials were sex fiends ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Good to hear. Try gripping some booty and see if you can hang on to it. Are you trying to live vicariously through me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Good to hear. Try gripping some booty and see if you can hang on to it. Are you trying to live vicariously through me? No thanks.I got enough trouble living through me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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