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of the Trigger Finger

What is
the trigger finger?

Systemic finger flexor muscles are located in the forearm and their tendons attach to the small bones of the fingers and thumb. When we flex or straighten our fingers, the flexor tendons slide into a small tunnel, called a tendon sheath, which keeps the tendon in place close to the bones.

 

Indeed, the flexor tendon can gradually become irritated under this tendon sheath. This will gradually result in a thickening of the tendon and the probable appearance of nodules causing a much more difficult passage of the tendon in the tunnel.

 

In the presence of a trigger finger, the tendon will therefore be momentarily blocked when passing through the tunnel (tendon sheath) during flexion/extension of the finger.

What are the symptoms of trigger finger?

Presence of a noticeable lump in the palm of the hand.

Swelling

I have one of these symptoms

Sensation of sudden locking and unlocking when flexing/extending the finger

Pain when flexing/extending the affected finger

The state of swelling of the painful area is checked as well as the formation of the mass in the diagnosis of the trigger finger.

Once the frequency and severity of the blockage is determined, the treatment method can be determined.

The causes

of the trigger finger?

  • Cause unknown.
  • More common in women.
  • More common in the 40 to 60 age group.
  • People with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk
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Everyone can develop it...

As mentioned in the points made, trigger finger syndrome can be indicated at any age, although it is more pronounced in people over 40.

Frequent use of the roots and palm of the finger combined with constant force can trigger the disease.
It is called inflammatory joint rheumatism, which limits movement and causes pain and joint damage.
As the disease progresses, tissue damage can occur and cause the trigger finger problem.
Note that farmers, musicians and people who suffer from arthritis are more likely to be affected by this disease because of the repeated movements.

There is a special case of trigger finger in housewives.

 

In fact, it is more common in women because it is due to repeated tasks during cleaning (pressing the cloth, wiping the carpets, cleaning the floor).

The trigger finger
is a common problem !

Better safe than sorry !

The treatments

of the trigger finger

severe lumbar sprain

Prognosis in case of lumbar sprain

  • In mild to moderate cases, we often see improvement after 4-6 weeks of conservative treatment.
  • In cases where surgery is necessary, most cases will regain normal movement immediately after surgery but it may take up to 6 months for the swelling and stiffness to completely disappear.
If very light, rest can help
Active Release Techniques (ART) or Graston treatment to break down muscle and tendon adhesions
Use of neurocryotherapy, ice or NSAIDs to reduce inflammation or pain
Stretching exercises and modification of activities associated with the condition
Cortisone injection in cases refractory to conservative treatment
Surgery in cases refractory to cortisone

WARNING !

If you experience these symptoms see your chiropractor.

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