Stenosing Tenosynovitis, commonly called ‘Trigger finger’ is the painful condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may straighten with a snap sound, like a trig..
Stenosing Tenosynovitis, commonly called ‘Trigger finger’ is the painful condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may straighten with a snap sound, like a trigger being pulled and released. It occurs when there is an inflammation in the tendons of the affected finger. Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect the muscles and the bones. Tendons and muscles function together, for the fingers to bend or straighten. The inflammation narrows down the space within the sheath of the tendons. Therefore, the motion of the tendons gets restricted and creates a pop sound during movement. Trigger finger is commonly observed in people with occupations involving repetitive gripping action in the fingers. Also, the disorder is mostly observed in women and those with diabetes.
Trigger finger usually affects the thumb or middle finger or ring finger. Also, more than one finger and both hands might develop the disorder. The symptoms and pain are more obvious in the mornings or when you use the affected finger. Symptoms of a trigger finger include:
- Finger stiffness
- Inflammation of joints of the fingers
- Clicking or popping sensation during movement of fingers
- Bumps in the base of the affected finger
- Tenderness in the affected finger
- Fingers getting locked in bent position and sudden straightening with popping
- Fingers getting locked in bent position and inability to straighten
A few causes for trigger finger could be:
- Repeated movements of the fingers
- Forceful usage of fingers
- Grasping with firm grip for long durations
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Diabetes
You could be at an increased risk of developing trigger finger if:
- You are an industrial worker
- You are a musician who uses repetitive movements of fingers
- You are a chain smoker who uses lighters
- You are a woman in the age group of forty to sixty years of age
Stretch your fingers and keep them active, if you have hobbies and occupations that cause the disease. Take suitable precautionary measures and medications for arthritis and diabetes to keep yourself healthy and fit.
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