Overview
Trigger digit is a common hand condition where there is symptomatic locking or clicking of the fingers or thumb. As you bend your digit, a tendon slides through a tunnel (tendon sheath). Triggering happens when this tunnel becomes thickened and narrowed, or when the tendon is swollen and cannot slide through its tunnel smoothly. This may cause pain, triggering, or actual locking of the digit.
Causes
Detection & Treatment
Occupational (Hand) Therapy
Your compliance is essential for therapy to be effective!
Other Medical Treatment
Surgical Treatment
The doctor may recommend surgery if there is little improvement from conservative treatment. The goal of the surgery is to widen the constricting tunnel so that the tendon can glide freely again.
Care Management
After surgery, do note the following:
Specialties & Services
