Trigger finger

In this condition, the affected finger gets locked and when straightened, it is released with a popping sound. While it may affect any finger, the ring and thumb are the most commonly affected from this condition.

Causes

• Repeated injury to finger.
• Seen in Diabetes, Kidney disease, thyroid disease, Rheumatoid arthritis.
• It occurs at A1 pulley where the space for the flexor tendon becomes narrow and get’s stuck.

Symptoms

• Pain at the palmar aspect
• Finger stiffness
• A popping noise as the finger is released
• Bent Fingers
• Tenderness in the base of the finger

Non-Surgical Treatment

• Rest
• Pain killers
• Injection – corticosteroid
• Stretching Exercises
• Wearing a splint to rest the tendon

Surgical Treatment

• Needle release or surgical release can be done.
• At Mahi Clinic, we perform these procedures, thereby alleviating your pain.