Understanding the finger

A finger or thumb is a common disease that causes the position of the thumb bent in painful or a castle.

The tendons that help bend the fingers sliding shell in a protective sheath called. The main problem in a finger on the trigger comes from the smaller opening of the vagina, or the tendon is thickened so that they no longer slip into the tendon sheath.

Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger

IfGroped to straighten the finger, the sheath of the inflamed tendon is currently blocked at the mouth of the tendon, the location of the tendon appears as his last, to the sealed surface. This is what causes the "trigger".

In severe cases, "jammed" finger to help others are using.

Who is the trigger finger?

finger tends to be more common in women than in men,Generally affect those between 40 and 60. They are also more common with certain medical conditions related activities:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Diabetes mellitus
• Gotta

How is it treated?

Mild cases may improve with a little 'rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. Sometimes the tracks can be used to enforce these fingers do the rest

Hydrocortisone and lidocaine (H & L) injections are commonly used to treat trigger finger in;However, they tend not to be very useful if you have your finger on the trigger a long history, or is associated with other diseases such as diabetes. injections of H & L should not be more than 3 times a year, as all too frequently repeated injections in the same region, the risk of rupture would be increased.

For resistant cases that do not improve with medical treatment or injections of H & L for this operation may be considered. In essence, the operationTreatment of finger covers a wider opening of the curtains, so that the tendon to slide easily back up. This is done through a small incision in the palm of your hand. Physical therapy after surgery may be necessary to reduce the joint stiffness.

Understanding the finger