Trigger Finger Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common condition seen by hand surgeons. This video explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for Trigger Finger. Dr. Christopher Healy, orthopedic hand and upper extremity specialist at The Center discusses the common symptoms of Trigger Finger, such as a clicking or popping sensation, stiffness, and pain in the finger. He also provides insights into the causes of the condition, which include repetitive finger movements, medical conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, and certain medications.

The video provides a detailed overview of the various treatment options for Trigger Finger, including non-surgical treatments like physical therapy and splinting, as well as surgical options like minimally invasive procedures and traditional surgery.

The information in this video is helpful for anyone looking for information on Trigger Finger, whether they are experiencing it themselves or are looking to help someone else who is. By watching this video, viewers can gain a better understanding of Trigger Finger and how to manage it effectively.

[Lovejug]

Great explainer vid. I had my second lot of steroid injections this afternoon, I work 9-5 each day typing on a laptop, they advised me I should fully rest the hand and not even type for the next couple of days, would this really be the case ? Do you need to rest your hand to that extent after the injection? Might be a tricky one to explain to the boss...!

[kravitz]

I get this pain at the base of my baby, ring, and middle fingers with the middle causing the most pain. I had tendon release surgery several years ago and was never able to open my hand fully post-surgery. A minimally painful cortisone shot at the base of the finger works well and can last up to 2 years. My new hand doctor does not condone more than 2-3 shots ever in a tendon so I’m in search of a new one.

[JoshyRB]

My pinkie just suddenly starting doing this a few minutes ago and I have no clue why. I can move it fine, but when I bend it, it suddenly snaps to a further position. Like imagine these numbers are the position changing: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11. Like it’s skipping to a further angle/position when I bend it.

[Okikor]

Will the sheathe heal on its own? If not, why do we need it. What is it for and will it cause problems later down the road?

[GEORGEANNALEVY]

I have tried the injection both times I have dealt with trigger finger and it did come back and I had to have surgery. I am planning a second surgery for this summer.

[Randy]

Wow I saw a doctor Locally and he said it would never go away and I have to do surgery. I told him I would like the steroid shot like he mentioned and he got mad! I guess he wasn't getting the big bucks for surgery. And I never went back to him agian for lying! My finger is just stiff and never locked up... Yet!.

[dez]

I work in live hang at tyson and this is a every week thing for me i need to see someone asap i just now trying to figure out whats wrong with my hands

[soniataitt]

The same 2 fingers on both my hands are doing this, started soon after I began weeding and clearing my garden. When finger bends it locks up and I have to take my hand and pullbit back up.

[raisingarizona]

I work in construction and 3 of my fingers locked up. Got injections in all 3 and it fixed the problem but after a year one of my fingers started locking up again.

[Joseph-dql]

i had a steroid injection for trigger finger yesterday, can i still go to the gym and do weight training?

[Kreativelife-eg]

I got trigger finger on both my thumbs, and I am terrified of needles and surgery idk wtf to do?? Can it heal on its own??? The pain bothers me alot

[qbankid]

My left pinky started doing this like 2 months into lifting weights

[edumansdk]

Please help me I have this thing about more than 18 year 😢
Now I'm 40 years old..
Now I'm in Dubai where do I found doctor for this trement

[jamessidney]

I can’t think of a more painful place to have a needle than the palm of your hand. I had these shots twice. I’d almost rather have surgery!

[briantaguilar]

I can’t play piano because of this, hopefully it can go away

[peteramaranth]

I have this now, and my finger started locking frigin nhs are useless been 3-4 months with out any help at all taking em agea to figure it out I swear the doctors no nothing of what there doing so useless took over 10 months to figure out i had a sprained ankle

[sunshinesher]

low carb fixes this. As low as you can go.