Trigger Finger
Medical Questions » Illnesses » Trigger Finger
| Name: Trigger Finger |
| Also known as: |
| Consequence of an injury or inflammation of the tendon to the affected finger. |
Causes of Trigger Finger
Formation of a nodule (lump) in the tendon that bends (flexes) the finger or thumb, restricting its movement. |
Symptoms of Trigger Finger
Finger is difficult to straighten (extend) and may do so with a sudden painful jerk, or may need to be moved back by pushing on an object. |
Tests for Trigger Finger
None normally necessary. |
Treatment for Trigger Finger
Injecting steroids around the swollen nodule on the tendon, or surgical removal of the nodule.
|
Complications of Trigger Finger of its treatment
Finger may become fixed in the bent position. |
Likely Outcome of Trigger Finger
Good results from treatment. |
|
|
