Trigger finger release Health Feed

Many times we feel as if we are unable to extend the finger by itself, or we cannot bend, once the finger is fully straight. This may be associated with pain at the base of the finger or thumb. Although any finger can be involved, the ring and middle fingers are more commonly involved, and the thumb is also involved often. When we feel the finger at its base, a nodular swelling is also felt. If you have such a problem, then the possibility is that you may be suffering from an entity hand surgeon...more

The inability to conceive for a prolonged duration after trying to do so is usually termed as infertility. This is usually diagnosed when a couple is unable to conceive even after trying regularly, without any kind of contraceptives. There may be many causes and factors for this and it may occur in either or both partners. So, you all need to know the causes and treatment of infertility.

1. Age - Age is a major factor that can lead to infertility for either partner. Usually, the trend ...more

Trigger finger is a common injury that occurs to people. To understand this condition, you need to have a little background about the way the finger muscles work. The finger muscles are protected by a layer of bones, which are called pulleys. These pulleys form a hollow tube like structure so that the ligaments can pass through it.


These ligaments function smoothly due to a coating of tenosynovium. This tenosynovium is slippery in nature and causes frictional movements, which is w...more

(syn. Stenozing tenosynovitis of flelexor pollicis longus tendon)
Trigger thumb is a painful clinical condition in which the terminal phalanx if the thumb gets locked in a state of flexion. Sometimes it is bilateral i. E. Involving both hands. Big toes of the feet are usually not involved. The condition at some stage may become painless. It is more common in diabetics.
Trigger thumb is caused as a result of inflammation of the tunnel of the thumb in which the (flelexor pollicis longus) t...more

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am dr akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Actually to be honest with you, if your triggering is significant, then it is wise to get surgical release done as it is a very small day care procedure and very safe as well. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. Thanks & regards dr akshay kumar saxena consultant orthopaedics fortis hospital, new delhi

Yes, it can go to another fingers. Many times it happens because of side-effect of anti-hypertensive.
So you need to co-relate this problem with the physician under whom you taking treatment. So that that medicine can be stopped and another medicine can be started.
Take care.:)

Trigger finger is common in diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hyperuricemia, hypothyroidism, etc. Rule out these. Trigger finger is term used by orthopedic surgeon and not by a patient, if you haven't consulted anyone, you can't be sure of your diagnosis. There are many conditions which can cause finger pain. Usually trigger finger causes pain in palm and finger gets stuck in flexed position, which releases with a snap/click.
Thanks.

1.Taking a break from repetitive activities for four to six weeks.
2.Wearing a brace or splint to restrict motion and rest the hand.
3.Applying heat or ice to reduce swelling.
4.Placing your hand in warm water several times throughout the day to relax the tendons and muscles.
Exercises..Lay your hand out flat on a table or solid surface. Use your other hand to hold the affected finger. Slowly lift up the finger and keep the rest of your fingers flat.
Lift and stretch the fing...more

You can do physiotherapy still if it is not working after a course of physiotherapy surgery is only option.

You consult acupressure treatment. Biochemic nat. Phos 3x + ferrum phos 12x. 4 tab each thrice a day with warm water.