Pain With Trigger Finger Injection: A Comparison of Steroid Alone Versus Steroid/Lidocaine Mixture

Pain With Trigger Finger Injection: A Comparison of Steroid Alone Versus Steroid/Lidocaine Mixture

This research is being done to compare pain relief and efficacy of trigger finger injection using a combination of lidocaine/corticosteroid versus corticosteroid injection alone versus corticosteroid/saline combination.

This is a prospective, randomized study comparing pain relief and efficacy of trigger finger injection using a combination of lidocaine/corticosteroid versus corticosteroid injection alone versus corticosteroid/saline combination.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-90
• Male or female (non-pregnant)
• Clinically diagnosed trigger digit
• Subject is able to provide voluntary, written informed consent
• Subject, in the opinion of the clinical investigator, is able to understand the clinical investigation and is willing to perform all study procedures and follow-up visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 or >90
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Non-English speaking individuals
• Medication contradictions to lidocaine, corticosteroids and/or saline
• Prior injection or surgery on the affected finger
• Diagnosis of reflex symptomatic dystrophy (RSD) or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Open wound