What is a trigger finger?
A trigger finger, also called a trigger digit, is when you bend your finger and it gets locked while it is bent. In order to straighten the finger, a pop or a visible springing effect is seen in the digit. It can cause severe pain and make people reluctant to bend the finger so it doesn't happen again.
The video will show you the gliding motion that occurs and how a trigger digit can stop you from moving your finger |
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Risk Factors
Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis Female Gender History of trigger finger in other digits Repetitive finger activities in work/home setting |
Conservative Treatment
Most commonly, conservative treatment is recommended unless the finger completely locks and is unable to be opened. Conservative treatment consists of nighttime bracing, steroid injections into the inflamed tendon sheath, and hand therapy. Outcomes with conservative management are excellent. Surgery can be avoided in most cases.
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Surgical Management
When conservative management fails, surgery can be recommended. The surgery involves releasing the sheath over the inflamed and swollen part of the tendon to allow it to glide better. Surgery is nearly 100% curative and rarely has complications.
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