Trigger finger: etiology, evaluation, and treatment

Trigger finger is a common finger aliment, thought to be caused by inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the A1 pulley, which causes pain, clicking, catching, and loss of motion of the affected finger. Although it can occur in anyone, it is seen more frequently in the diabetic population and in w...

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Published inCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 92 - 96
Main Authors Makkouk, Al Hasan, Oetgen, Matthew E., Swigart, Carrie R., Dodds, Seth D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Humana Press Inc 01.06.2008
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Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Orthopedics
Rehabilitation Medicine
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
Surgical management
Trigger finger
Percutaneous release
Conservative treatment
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Summary:Trigger finger is a common finger aliment, thought to be caused by inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the A1 pulley, which causes pain, clicking, catching, and loss of motion of the affected finger. Although it can occur in anyone, it is seen more frequently in the diabetic population and in women, typically in the fifth to sixth decade of life. The diagnosis is usually fairly straightforward, as most patients complain of clicking or locking of the finger, but other pathological processes such as fracture, tumor, or other traumatic soft tissue injuries must be excluded. Treatment modalities, including splinting, corticosteroid injection, or surgical release, are very effective and are tailored to the severity and duration of symptoms.
ISSN:1935-973X
1935-9748
DOI:10.1007/s12178-007-9012-1