A condition in which a finger can bend but is difficult to straighten, probably because of a nodule on the flexor tendon.
A locking of the finger in a bent position, caused by a constriction of the tendon sheath. Trigger finger is a form of tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the thin lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. Inflammation can be caused by overuse, trauma, or a bacterial infection. Trigger finger may be treated with medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve inflammation and swelling. If other treatments are ineffective, an injection of the corticosteroid cortisone may be considered. Surgical options include tendon release.
Also known as snapping finger. This is the condition in which, when the fingers are straightened on unclenching the fist, one finger usually the ring or middle finger remains bent. In severe cases treatment consists of opening up the sheath surrounding the tendon of the affected finger. When confined to the thumb, the condition is known as trigger thumb.
A state in which flexion or extension of a digit is arrested temporarily but is finally completed with a jerk. Any finger may be involved, but the ring or middle finger is most often affected.
The condition where one or more fingers become immobilized in a bent position due to inflammation of the protective sheath surrounding the tendon is referred to as trigger finger. Typically, the affected finger’s base is tender, and there’s slight swelling over the tendon. Managing this condition often involves administering a corticosteroid drug via local injection. If this approach doesn’t yield desired results, surgical intervention may be considered.
A condition where initially there is trouble flexing or extending a finger, but eventually, the movement is executed with a sudden click or jerk.
The index finger of the dominant hand.