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@marazion

Surgery ? Not yet! I tried splinting but it was more inconvenience than help. If I am unlucky enough to develop a few more trigger fingers I would reconsider surgery but for now finger exercises, mindful meditation and the occasional cuss word helps. I also keep reminding myself that so many people at my my age have much worse conditions and I try to stay positive. Exercise, books, and a sensible approach to diet all help too.

Michael

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@marazion

Trigger release is a really simple surgery and has a quick recovery. My wife said, after the first one, that she wished she had done it sooner. She puts off surgery for as long as she can, but not so with trigger release. She had been in pain and couldn't do much, but within two or three days she was knitting again, and could knit as long as she wanted. She's a vocal supporter of doing it sooner than later.

Jim