Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger - What is it for

What is trigger finger?

Does your finger…

Ache at the base of the finger
Give a catching feeling when moving
Get locked?

You may have a trigger finger. We all have tendons, which are structures important for moving our fingers. What happens is the lining of the tendon swells and the tendon is not able to glide smoothly. This results in pain or a catching feeling when you try to move your finger.

Trigger Finger - Preparing for surgery

Trigger Finger - Post-surgery care

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