2026 Guide

Trigger Finger Surgery Surgery Guide

Complete guide to trigger finger surgery — costs, recovery timeline, success rates, and how to find the right surgeon.

What Is Trigger Finger?

Trigger finger occurs when the tendon sheath narrows, causing catching, clicking, or locking. Affects 2-3% of the population.

Injection: 60-90% success.
Surgery: 95%+ success when injections fail.

Injection: $200-$500. Surgery: $2,000-$8,000 before insurance.

Can trigger finger heal on its own?

Rarely. Most need at least a cortisone injection.

How many injections before surgery?

Surgery is usually recommended after 2 failed injections.

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