Comparison of Distraction Methods for Pain Relief of Trigger Finger Injection

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the best distraction mechanism during trigger finger
injection in the outpatient setting. Temporary discomfort from the needle prick is highly
feared by patients and is often accompanied by significant acute pain and distress during
routine corticosteroid injection in the orthopedic outpatient setting. This study aims to
examine 4 different distraction methods and their efficacy in reducing perceived pain, which
will be evaluate using the VAS (visual analog pain score.) The three distraction methods will
be ethyl chloride spray, adjacent pinch, ethyl chloride spray and pinch, and "screen" or
looking away method.