Comparative clinical study of ultrasound-guided A1 pulley release vs open surgical intervention in the treatment of trigger finger

Table 2 Group B, data per patient: days for: (1) taking pain killers; (2) returning to normal activities; (3) complete extension; and (4) flexion recovery

Group B	Post painkillers (d)	Return to normal (d)	Full extension (d)	Full flexion (d)
Patients 1	5	23	7	3
Patients 2	0	15	5	4
Patients 3	2	14	1	1
Patients 4	1	15	3	1
Patients 5	3	17	11	4
Patients 6	3	15	4	3
Patients 7	4	21	8	4
Patients 8	6	22	9	5
Patients 9	0	14	1	1
Patients 10	2	18	6	3
Patients 11	5	18	6	5
Patients 12	1	16	2	2
Patients 13	6	23	16	3
Patients 14	4	22	4	3
Patients 15	3	17	2	4
Patients 16	1	15	5	2
Total	46	285	90	48
Mean	2.9	17.8	5.6	3