Trigger Finger Release in Windhoek

About this service

Trigger finger release in Windhoek is a short day-surgery procedure that releases a finger or thumb tendon that catches, locks or clicks when bending, restoring smoother movement. Trigger finger happens when the tendon sheath narrows and the tendon can no longer glide freely, and it often causes stiffness that is worse in the morning. Surgery is generally considered when splinting or steroid injections have not given lasting relief.

Eastgate Clinic performs trigger finger release in our on-site day theatre for patients whose symptoms have not settled with other treatment. If you have questions about trigger finger release in Windhoek, our team at Eastgate Clinic is happy to talk you through what to expect and how to prepare.

What to expect

• Your doctor confirms the diagnosis and checks that other treatments have been tried first
• The procedure is quick and performed as day surgery, so you go home the same day
• Local anaesthesia is commonly used, so you stay awake but should not feel pain
• Some soreness and stiffness around the finger is normal for a short period afterwards
• You are usually able to move the finger gently soon after surgery, as your doctor will guide

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• A finger or thumb that catches, clicks or locks when bending
• Stiffness in a finger that is worse first thing in the morning
• A tender lump felt at the base of the affected finger
• Trigger finger not improving with splinting or injections
• Difficulty straightening a finger without using the other hand

Frequently asked questions