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If i ask the dr to put a cast on my hand instead of having to wear a brace for even longer would he? ive had trigger finger on my pinky all my lif

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Dr. Per Freitag answered

Release it: If you have a true trigger finger, it can easily be released by transection of the A1 pulley and you would not have to wear a brace or cast

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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A member asked:

If i ask the dr to put a cast on my hand instead of having to wear a brace for even longer would he? ive had trigger finger on my pinky all my lif

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Per Freitag answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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