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Trigger Finger:How To Avoid Complications

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Dr. Priyanka Saini (P.T.)Physiotherapist • 8 Years Exp.Anti Natal & Post Natal Pilates Workshop, Diversified Cupping Technique Workshop, Postural Kinesiology Taping Workshop, Advanced Dry Needling Workshop, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master in Physiotherapy

Trigger finger is a painful condition that causes the fingers or thumb to catch or lock when bent. In the thumb its called trigger thumb. Trigger finger happens when tendons in the finger or thumb become inflamed.

Causes: a repeated movement or forceful use of the finger or thumb. Other causes may include; rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and diabetes.

Signs and symptoms: trigger finger may start with discomfort felt at the base Of the finger, where the finger joins the palm. You might feel a lump there. Other symptoms may include:

pain
• popping
• catching feeling
• limited finger movement
Treatment: common treatments include,
• night splints
• anti-inflammatory medication
• changing your activity
• steroid injection

Physiotherapy exercises:

1. Squeeze the ball.

2. Massage the affected joint or area. 

3. Opening & closing of fist etc. 
 

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