Trigger finger

In this condition, the affected finger gets locked and release with popping noise. The ring and thumb are most commonly affected fingers.

Symptoms –

• Pain at the palmar aspect
• Locking of the finger

Cause

• Repeated injury to finger.
• Seen in Diabetes, Kidney disease, thyroid disease, Rheumatoid arthritis.
• It occurs at A1 pulley where the space for the flexor tendon of the finger becomes narrow and gets struck while flexing the finger and doesn’t release.

Treatment –

• Rest
• Pain killers
• Injection – corticosteroid
• If all above fails – Needle release or surgical release can be done.