Dec 3, 2022 · Steroid injection. An injection of a steroid near or into the tendon sheath may reduce inflammation and allow the tendon to glide freely again.

Dec 3, 2022 · You may be at higher risk of trigger finger if you have diabetes, low thyroid function or rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment of trigger finger can ...

Diagnosis and treatment · Care at Mayo Clinic · Trigger finger

Nov 18, 2022 · Typically, people 45 and older and those with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis may be predisposed to trigger finger. It's rare in children.

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Trigger finger is a condition affecting tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and ...

May 11, 2023 · Trigger finger makes your fingers or thumb feel stiff or hard to move. Severe cases can “freeze” your fingers in a flexed position.

Feb 1, 2019 · Treatment of trigger can include orthotics, physical agent modalities, exercise and activity/environment modification. Orthotics are used to ...

The goal of treatment in a trigger finger is to reduce or eliminate the swelling and catching/locking, allowing full, painless movement of the finger or thumb.