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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Profile of trigger finger in Aricanti Hospital, Gianyar
Authors
I Putu Lari Sandy, A A Gde Yuda Asmara
Abstract
Trigger finger is a condition that is often found in patients who visit
orthopaedic clinics. It can decrease the productivity of affected person. However,
data regarding trigger finger in Indonesia, especially in Gianyar, is still
difficult to find. Thus, this study aims to determine the characteristics of
trigger finger at the Aricanti Hospital in Gianyar. This study is a
retrospective descriptive study using medical record data with total sampling
technique. The data obtained according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria
were 46 patients analysed with SPSS version 26. This study shows the most
patients are female (69.6%), most aged in early elderly (46-55 years) as much
as 47.8 %. The most common affected in right hand (60.9%), most location of
trigger finger is on 1st finger (45.6%), with no comorbid diseases
(67.4%), mostly treated with non-operative management (95.7%). In terms of
operative management, was managed by open release flexor tendon digitorum
(100%), while non-operative treatment was managed injection of triamcinolone
acetonide (100%).
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Pages:41-43
How to cite this article:
I Putu Lari Sandy, A A Gde Yuda Asmara "Profile of trigger finger in Aricanti Hospital, Gianyar ". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 41-43
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