Trigger finger—also known as stenosing tenosynovitis—is a painful condition where fingers get stuck in a bent, trigger-ready position. It occurs when the sheath that encases the finger's tendon, or ...

Ever so often we end up doom-scrolling, chatting, or simply working away for long hours. We engage in prolonged and repetitive gripping or grasping of hand-held devices, following which we may find ...

How do you Diagnose Trigger Finger? The mainstay of diagnosis is a physical examination. Only in special circumstances, other tests may be ordered. Treatment may be of two types – non-surgical and ...

Trigger finger can leave the finger or thumb stuck in a bent or flexed position. It happens when the protective sheath covering the tendon becomes inflamed. Surgery to cut the tendon sheath can ...

This week, we are going to discuss trigger finger and trigger thumb of the hand, which are problems that occur in patients who use their hands frequently or who are prone to these conditions. Trigger ...

Trigger finger splints are specially designed straps that keep a finger straight and stop it from moving around and causing more pain. Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a ...

TO KNOW IN MEDICINE, TRIGGER FINGER IS A TYPE OF TENDINITIS IN THE PALM THAT CAUSES A TRIGGERING OR CLICKING SENSATION THAT CAN BE VERY PAINFUL. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CLAYTON ALEXANDER SAYS HE ...

Trigger finger is a condition caused by inflammation of the flexor tendon of the fingers. Flexor tendons bend the finger as if you were squeezing a trigger. We think of our index finger as our ...

As part of their jobs, many professional truck drivers put tremendous strain on their hands. Whether it’s gripping the steering wheel or securing a load, drivers are more prone to developing a hand ...