Diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento cirúrgico do polegar em gatilho congênito na criança utilizando o sistema de internação hospital-dia

Abstract

Artigo Original Diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento cirúrgico do polegar em gatilho congênito na criança utilizando o sistema de internação hospital-dia Early diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital trigger thumb in children using the day hospital admission system

Success of Conservative Treatment of Trigger Thumb in Children After Minimum Follow-Up of Five Years

“…Cortez et al (20) conducted a retrospective study covering 2005 to 2009, to evaluate congenital malformations found in the city of Recife, and observed that 5% (12 children) presented trigger finger, and that surgery was indicated in all these cases. Likewise, in a study published by Fukushima et al (21) , surgical treatment was performed on 25 children aged one to six years, without any attempt to implement conservative treatment prior to this.…”

Sucesso do tratamento conservador do polegar em gatilho em crianças após seguimento mínimo de cinco anos

“…Cortez et al (20) conducted a retrospective study covering 2005 to 2009, to evaluate congenital malformations found in the city of Recife, and observed that 5% (12 children) presented trigger finger, and that surgery was indicated in all these cases. Likewise, in a study published by Fukushima et al (21) , surgical treatment was performed on 25 children aged 166 thumbs operated, three presented superficial infection and eight presented recurrence. Recurrence is generally secondary to inadequate release of the flexor tendon sheath (16) .…”