Doctors will first try non-surgical methods of treatment, such as making you wear a splint, prescribing anti-inflammatory medication orally or by giving you an injection of steroids.
When symptoms persist without improvement, surgery may be recommended. It is a minor surgical procedure and can be performed as a day surgery case.
Surgery is almost always successful and you will regain normal use of your hand upon recovery.
You may require hand therapy after your surgery to regain normal function of your hand for certain cases.