Release of the A1 Pulley for Trigger Finger Complicated by Flexor Tenosynovitis

Keywords

A1 pulley - Flexor tenosynovitis - Operative release - Trigger finger

Statements This manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and represents honest work. This work has not been published in any form and has not been presented at any scientific meetings. Each author has contributed equally to the conception and design of this project. Additionally, all authors equally contributed to the drafting of this manuscript and its revision for important intellectual content.

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