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Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | SingHealth

Trigger Finger - Treatments

How is trigger finger treated?

wearing a splint for trigger finger steroid injection to the finger for trigger finger
We will first try non-surgical methods, such as 
  • Hand therapy
  • Wearing a splint
  • Anti-inflammatory medications 
  • Steroid injection to the finger 
If symptoms persist, surgery is recommended. It is a minor procedure performed under local anesthesia, which involves the release of the tendon tunnel to create more space. 

Will trigger finger recur?

Sadly yes, but recurrence is less than 5% with surgical intervention.

recurrence of trigger finger

Trigger Finger - Preparing for surgery

Trigger Finger - Post-surgery care

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