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Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a type of stenosing tenosynovitis in which the sheath around a tendon in a thumb or finger becomes swollen and restricts the tendon's movement. Affected joints may become painful to straighten once bent, and may make a soft crackling sound when moved.
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Physician article provides an introduction, indications, anatomy, contraindications, treatment, complications, and prognosis.
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Explains this condition including symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment.
Provides information on this painful condition that affects the tendons in the hand. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
Animated views of what occurs with this condition from Hand World.
From Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Provides clinical manifestations, treatment, operative considerations, and surgical photographs.
Learn the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and when to seek medical advice.
Physician article provides an introduction, indications, anatomy, contraindications, treatment, complications, and prognosis.
Provides information on this painful condition that affects the tendons in the hand. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
Animated views of what occurs with this condition from Hand World.
From Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Provides clinical manifestations, treatment, operative considerations, and surgical photographs.
Explains this condition including symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment.
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April 3, 2015 at 7:35:11 UTC
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