Trigger Finger

Question 1

What trigger finger?

Answer 1

Tendonitis of a flexor tendon to a digit resulting in nodular enlargement of the affected tendon.

Question 2

Symptoms of trigger finger

Answer 2

Clicking sensation
May be painful
Finger may lock in a flexed position
Patient may have to forcibly manipulate the finger to regain extension

Question 3

Treatment of trigger finger

Answer 3

Steroid injection around the tendon within the sheath to relieve symptoms
Surgery in recurrent and persistent vases