Trigger Finger
About the disease & condition
Known Symptoms
- Finger stiffness with difficulty straightening or bending fully.
- Popping or clicking sensation during finger movement.
- Pain at the base of the affected finger during activity.
- Reduced grip strength impacting daily tasks.
Known Causes
- Repetitive gripping or forceful hand movements over time.
- Diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis increasing tendon inflammation risk.
- Overuse of hand muscles during occupational activities.
- Age-related tendon degeneration affecting finger motion.
Care
- Avoid repetitive gripping and hand-straining activities.
- Perform gentle hand stretches and allow adequate rest.
- Splinting to immobilise the finger and reduce inflammation.
- Corticosteroid injections if conservative measures fail.
Relevant Specialties
Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Surgery)
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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