Procedure

Decompression is reserved for those who fail conservative therapy and develop recurrent symptoms.

Results

Successful treatment for the first injection is about 60%.

Indications

The most effective treatment is local injection of steroid into the inflammed tendon.
Surgery is reserved for recalcitrant situations.

Complications

Injury to neighboring nerve branches must be avoided.

Recovery

In early cases, good response to injection is expected.

Anesthesia

Local or regional.