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I'm having surgery for trigger thumb. How long is the re over time?

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heidi2505
heidi2505

I'm having surgery next week for trigger thumb (a1 pulley/tendon). How long does it take to recover from it. I'm a massage therapist therefore I will use my hand quite intensely once I'm back at work. I don't want to damage the surgery by going back to early. Anyone with experience. Thanks. 

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  • mixiethepixie
    mixiethepixie heidi2505

    Posted

    Hi Heidi2505

    I had surgery on my ring finger, left hand, in August 2013. I was out for four full weeks from work - I work in an office so really had to be careful even when I first came back. Hope this helps.

    • heidi2505
      heidi2505 mixiethepixie

      Posted

      Thank you. I think I was being a bit optimistic thinking 9 days was going to be enough! 
  • margaret11268
    margaret11268 heidi2505

    Posted

    Are you having local or general anaesthetic?  I had trigger thumb surgery in 2008 and mine was too advanced for local anaesthetic.  I had immediate relief from my pain etc. and after 4 days, the bandage was able to be removed.  The main problem was the wound which took a couple of weeks to heal after the stitches were removed. (this may interfere with your job).  Just keep it covered  by wrapping a small bandage over it to protect it.  Its a very successful operation with a quick recovery.   Hope you get on ok. 
    • heidi2505
      heidi2505 margaret11268

      Posted

      Hopefully local. Getting slightly nervous now. Thank you for your reply. 
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