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    Trig·ger fin·ger
    /ˈtriɡər ˈfiNGɡər/

    noun

    • 1. the forefinger of the hand, as that with which the trigger of a gun is typically pulled.
    • 2. a defect in a tendon causing a finger to jerk or snap straight when the hand is extended.

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  2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTrigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic

    May 11, 2023 · Trigger finger is a condition that makes your fingers or thumb difficult to move. It can “freeze” them in a flexed position. It affects the tendons in your fingers and thumbs. Trigger finger gets its name from the position your fingers can get stuck in — it looks like you’re trying to pull an invisible trigger.

  3. orthoinfo.aaos.org › trigger-fingerTrigger Finger - Trigger Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS

    3 days ago · 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 straighten your digits. Other symptoms may include pain and stiffness in the fingers and thumb. The condition is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis. The ring finger and thumb are most ...

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  5. sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org › trigger-fingerTrigger finger - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    Trigger finger. A trigger finger occurs when one of your finger tendons becomes swollen and inflamed and gets caught inside its tendon sheath causing the finger to get stuck in a bent position. It is often painful, occurs more commonly in the morning, and improves after moving the finger around for a while. Activities that require repetitive ...

  6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › triggerTrigger finger - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 3, 2022 · Moving the needle and your finger helps break apart the tissue that's blocking the smooth motion of the tendon. Using ultrasound guidance during the procedure can improve results. Surgery. Working through a small incision near the base of your affected finger, a surgeon can cut open the narrowed section of tendon sheath. Request an appointment.

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  8. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › hometown-healthTrigger finger causes and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

    Nov 18, 2022 · Can trigger finger be prevented? Awareness is the first line of prevention. If you notice a small, tender lump at the base of your thumb or finger or experience catching or popping, you may want to consult with an orthopedic health care professional. Sara Snyder is a nurse practitioner in Orthopedics in Fairmont, Minnesota.

  9. www.assh.org › handcare › blogWhat is Trigger Finger, and What Can I Do About It?

    May 25, 2022 · Trigger finger happens when there’s a problem with the tendons or tendon sheath (the tunnel through which the pulley works) in your finger or thumb. The pressure from swelling, thickening, or the inflammation of the tendon or tendon sheath leads to your tendons getting stuck, catching, or locking in position.

  10. www.healthgrades.com › trigger-fingerTrigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatments

    Aug 25, 2020 · Trigger finger can also be progressive. It can reach the point that you are not able to straighten your finger, even with assistance from your other hand. Other common trigger finger symptoms include: Difficulty using the hand effectively leading to disability. Pain when using your finger or thumb, which can be severe.

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