Trigger Finger Release in Dublin– Fast, Effective Relief from locking and painful fingers

Pricing for trigger finger release surgery at Excel Clinic is confirmed after your free virtual consultation. There are no hidden fees — one all-inclusive price covers your surgery, anaesthetic, aftercare, and 6-week follow-up. If a separate in-person pre-operative assessment is needed, this is charged at €150.

HSE waiting times for trigger finger surgery vary but typically range from 18 months to over 2 years in many parts of Ireland. At Excel Clinic, surgery is available within 2–4 weeks of your free virtual consultation, with no GP referral required.

Yes, where clinically appropriate. Our one-stop service combines your in-person assessment and surgery in a single visit — particularly useful for patients travelling from Co. Meath, Co. Louth, Kildare, or further afield. This reduces your number of trips, time off work, and overall cost. Suitability is confirmed at your free virtual consultation.

• The surgical procedure itself takes approximately 10–15 minutes under local anaesthetic. Your total time at the clinic, from arrival to discharge, is around 60 minutes. You walk in and walk out on the same day — no overnight stay is required.

7-10 days: Return to keyboard work and light tasks

10-14 days: Safe to resume driving (after stitch removal)

3-4 weeks: Return to most work duties

6-8 weeks: Full grip strength recovery Note: Stitches used are dissolvable in most cases.

No referral is needed. You can self-refer and book a free virtual consultation with our consulting doctor to discuss your symptoms and suitability for surgery.

It depends on the severity and history of your condition. Steroid injections are a reasonable first step for mild cases and work well for many patients. However, they have a notable recurrence rate — especially in diabetic patients or those with multiple affected fingers. Surgery offers a permanent solution with a much lower recurrence rate. If you’ve already had an injection

As with any surgery, there are risks involved, including bleeding, infection, nerve damage, stiffness, and pain at the scar site. However, trigger finger surgery is generally considered safe and effective. Your surgeon will discuss risks with you prior to your operation and obtaining your consent.

The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel pain during surgery. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and can be managed with simple pain relief.

Most take 7–10 days off for office work
Manual labour may need 3–4 weeks

Recurrence after surgical release is rare. Unlike steroid injections, which may need to be repeated, surgical release is generally considered a permanent solution. The long-term success rate is high, and the vast majority of patients experience full resolution of locking and pain.