One of the most common pediatric hand conditions — a locked or bent thumb that responds well to simple surgical release.
Unlike trigger finger in adults, trigger thumb in children is typically congenital. The thumb is locked in a bent position at the IP joint, caused by a nodule on the flexor pollicis longus tendon.
The procedure is brief, outpatient, and highly effective. Dr. Letzelter releases the A1 pulley through a small incision at the base of the thumb. Recovery is quick and outcomes are excellent.
Dr. Letzelter sees patients in Fairfax VA, Friendship Heights DC, and Children's National Hospital.
Call 703-876-2788