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Last Updated: May 10, 2023
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Trigger Fingers And Thumb In Adults!

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Dr. Narender SainiOrthopedic Doctor • 24 Years Exp.Hand Surgery SR Ship, MS - Orthopaedics, Thesis Work, M.B;B.S
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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 surgeons call" trigger finger. Many patients also come and just report pain, or a snapping of the finger when straightening it.

Although anyone in the adult age group can be affected, this is more commonly found to occur in patients with diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other systemic illnesses.

It can present as either pain with a nodule in the palm, or with snapping of the finger on movement, or inability to either flex or extend the finger.

The diagnosis of the condition is clinical, and a usg may be done to confirm the same.

Sometimes its seen in small children, below 1 year, where it is termed a congenital trigger, with both hands involved commonly, and thumb being the most involved part.

The treatment depends on the severity of symptoms, and a local steroid injection by a hand surgeon, or a percutaneous release of the pully can be done. Many times an open surgical release is warranted.

If you face such a problem, it's advisable to consult a hand surgeon and get yourself cured, it usually cures completely with surgery or percutaneous release.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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