Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Trigger Finger Release Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Trigger Finger Release rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2022. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery NWB initially; functional use within soft tissue tolerance from Phase 2 No resistance strengthening until 4-6 weeks; no postop orthosis unless PIP flexion contracture present (then…
UW Health Orthopedic Surgery; UnityPoint Health - Meriter… NWB surgical UE No lifting/pushing/pulling >2–5 lbs involved UE; no WB involved UE; no aggressive gripping

All 2 Trigger Finger Release protocols

Trigger Finger Release
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery
09/2024
Trigger Finger Release — Trigger Finger A1 Pulley Release
UW Health Orthopedic Surgery; UnityPoint Health - Meriter Rehabilitation
2022-04-15

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