Table 3.
Summary of therapies performed and the outcomes of primary and secondary interventions
| Therapy | Fingers receiving therapy | Resolution of triggering symptoms | Failure to resolve triggering symptoms | Failed fingers receiving follow-up treatment | Resolution | Failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 pulley release | 26 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A1 pulley release + 1 or more FDS slip release | 26 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Splinting | 24 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| No treatment | 40 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other (A1 pulley release + extra releases) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 118 | 84 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 2 |
FDS, flexor digitorum superficialis