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Trigger Finger - What it is
Does your finger…
Ache at the base of the finger
Give a catching feeling when moving
Get locked?
You may have a trigger finger. We all have tendons, which are structures important for moving our fingers. What happens is the lining of the tendon swells and the tendon is not able to glide smoothly. This results in pain or a catching feeling when you try to move your finger.
Trigger Finger - Symptoms
Trigger Finger - How to prevent?
Trigger Finger - Causes and Risk Factors
Trigger Finger - Diagnosis
Trigger Finger - Treatments
We will first try non-surgical methods, such as
Hand therapy
Wearing a splint
Anti-inflammatory medications
Steroid injection to the finger
If symptoms persist, surgery is recommended. It is a minor procedure performed under local anesthesia, which involves the release of the tendon tunnel to create more space.
Will it recur?
Sadly, it may, but at a low recurrence rate, especially with non-surgical methods. With surgery, recurrence rate can be as low as <5%.
Trigger Finger - Preparing for surgery
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Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery,
Hand and Wrist Conditions,
Hand Trauma
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Singapore General Hospital
The information provided is not intended as medical advice.
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