From: Ultrasound-guided needle release of A1 pulley combined with corticosteroid injection is more effective than ultrasound-guided needle release alone in the treatment of trigger finger
Combination group (n = 28)
Monotherapy group (n = 27)
Pre-treatment
1.51 ± 0.50
1.69 ± 0.56
Week-2 post-treatment
0.77 ± 0.30
1.20 ± 0.53*
Week-12 post-treatment
0.51 ± 0.24
0.75 ± 0.43
Month-6 post- treatment
0.39 ± 0.22
0.48 ± 0.35