Trigger Finger

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What is Trigger Finger?

The tendons that bend the fingers glide easily with the help of pulleys. These pulleys hold the tendons close to the bone, similar to how a line is held on a fishing rod. Trigger finger occurs when the pulley becomes too thick, so the tendon cannot glide easily through it.

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Symptoms of Trigger Finger

Symptoms of trigger finger include pain and tenderness over the base of the finger. Patients may wake up with a finger stuck in the flexed position.

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Treatment for Trigger Finger

Dr. Lies will first attempt to treat your trigger finger with a steroid injection. This usually starts to work in 4-6 days, but it may take up to one month to fully resolve the issue. Surgery may be warranted if the steroid injection fails to restore movement. Trigger finger release is a minor procedure which can be done under local anesthesia with or without sedation.