Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or flexor tendonitis, is a condition where one of the fingers or thumb of the hand is caught in a bent position. The affected digit may straighten with a quick snap, similar to pulling and releasing the trigger on a gun, hence the name trigger finger.

Symptoms:

• Bent finger suddenly pops out and straightens
• Finger movement creates a “popping” or “clicking” sound or sensation
• Finger feels stiff and sore
• Finger becomes bent with inability to straighten
• Symptoms are worse in morning

Investigations

• Medical history
• Physical Examination

Non-surgical Treatments

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections