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
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key 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
Trigger Finger Release — Trigger Finger A1 Pulley Release
UW Health Orthopedic Surgery; UnityPoint Health - Meriter Rehabilitation