Trigger Finger

The recurrence rate of trigger finger within 6 months after the completion of the main treatment is approximately 20–30%. Maintenance care involves regularly checking the condition of the tendon and A1 pulley with ultrasound, and if signs of early restenosis are observed, acupuncture is performed 1 to 2 additional times early to prevent re-deterioration. In addition, we check self-stretching habits and the status of work environment corrections. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective

Even after treatment ends, the constitutional tendency for blood clots and waste products to accumulate does not completely disappear. In Korean medicine, "Yangsaeng" (maintaining health) is considered the key to maintaining health; it involves managing the circulation of Qi and blood and nourishing the internal organs even after treatment is finished. During the maintenance period, Dongjedang assists tendon tissues in transforming into a constitution capable of maintaining their own health through guidance in simple acupuncture and acupressure, as well as seasonal herbal prescriptions (replenishing vitality in spring and autumn). For many patients, a visit once every three months is sufficient.