Trigger Finger

In cases of tenosynovitis that develops in the sheath around the tendons that enable the movement of the fingers, or in cases where the channels (pulley) through which the tendons pass are narrow, tendons cannot glide easily, causing snagging during movement. This stuckness can be corrected spontaneously or with the help of the other hand. Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetes can increase the risk of developing trigger finger.

It is generally observed that there is palpable stiffness, pain and a feeling of jumping in the area where the fingers meet the palm of the hand. The fingers cannot be folded when opened or opened when folded. It can be diagnosed with a detailed examination.

The aim of trigger finger treatment is to provide movement of the fingers without pain. First, drug therapy, activity changes, splint applications and, if necessary, injection applications are tried. In the case of complaints that do not go away with non-surgical treatments, very successful results are obtained with surgical loosening using very small incisions.

After the surgery, finger use returns to normal on the same day, while daily life activities are quickly returned and finger functions are fully regained.