Is surgery necessary for a trigger finger?
Thursday October 29, 2009
Trigger finger is a common problem that causes pain and snapping of the tendons in the fingers.
The name trigger finger is from the symptom of triggering or snapping. This occurs when relaxing a fist, the affected trigger finger remains flexed. When enough force has been gathered, the trigger finger will suddenly extend, like pulling a trigger.
The most common treatment of trigger finger is with injection of cortisone. If the problem does not resolve, a surgery to release the tendon may be necessary.
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You are absolutely right! Trigger finger is a common problem that causes pain and snapping of the tendons in the fingers.