When to use a trigger finger or trigger thumb?

Trigger finger or trigger thumb is more commonly seen in: People who have jobs, hobbies, or tasks that require strenuous repetitive motions; frequent, strong grasping or gripping, or forceful use of the fingers and/or thumb. For example, trigger finger frequently occurs in people who use their fingers or thumbs for multiple repetitive movements.

What does it mean when your trigger finger pops?

Tenderness or a bump (nodule) in the palm at the base of the affected finger Finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops straight Finger locked in a bent position, which you are unable to straighten Trigger finger can affect any finger, including the thumb.

How is percutaneous release of a trigger finger done?

Percutaneous release involves inserting a needle into the tissue around the affected tendon and moving it around in order to break apart the constriction. Finger surgery is typically done as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia.

When does a child develop trigger thumb ( PTT )?

Sometimes a bump, called a Notta’s nodule, forms on the tendon. The Notta’s nodule stops the tendons from gliding properly ( Picture 2 ). About 3 in 1000 children will develop PTT between age 1 and 3. Most often, it occurs in children at about age 2. Boys and girls have the same risk of developing PTT.

What are the side effects of trigger thumb surgery?

The most common complications following surgery for trigger finger or trigger thumb include: 1 Stiffness in the involved finger. 2 Inability to straighten the involved finger. If you were not able to straighten your finger completely before surgery, you might not be able to do so afterward. 3 Temporary soreness or swelling at the site of surgery.

What can I do about pain in my Trigger Finger?

Cutting the sheath widens the space around the tendons of the affected finger (s) or thumb. This allows the tendon to slide more easily through the sheath. The surgery helps restore the affected finger (s) or thumb’s ability to bend and straighten without pain or stiffness.

What kind of surgery do you need for a trigger finger?

Consider surgery for especially bad cases. If your trigger finger still persists after lengthy rest, NSAID treatment, and multiple cortisone injections, surgery may be necessary. The surgical procedure that fixes trigger finger involves cutting the tendon sheath.