Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a common hand condition that causes pain or reduced movement of a finger that tends to catch, snap or lock. It can be hard to bend (flex) or fully straighten (extend) the finger.
If the tendons or sheaths swell or become inflamed, the tendons can thicken and nodules form at the end of your palm. When you increase your finger movements, such as in repetitive gripping, the tendons tend to rub more. This worsens the thickening and makes the nodules bigger. Eventually, the thickening and nodule size increase so much that your finger gets caught in a locked position when you bend it.
Why it’s done
Treatment of the trigger finger varies depending on the severity.
For early cases of trigger finger, steroid injection into the area may provide lasting relief. Surgery for the trigger finger is done under local anaesthesia. A cut is made through the tendon sheath to widen it so that your finger can move freely again.
Occasionally trigger finger will require slightly more complex surgery with removal of part of a flexor tendon to allow free movement of the finger.
Meet YOUR Team
The Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Bracken Ave was opened by John de Geus in 1985 which he ran till his retirement in 2010. Ashwin Chunilal joined the practice in 2005. Jonathan Heather joined in 2013. The practice continues to run in the same format with consultations and local anesthetic procedures performed at the rooms and general anaesthetic cases being done at authorised hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the costs?
Every surgery is different based on your health, the outcome and other key factors. All pricing will include the following:
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- Surgeon
- Hospital
- Anaesthetist
- Any Consumables
- Follow-up consultation
- Post-operative appointments
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Where are you based?
We recommend a consultation to learn more about your specific requirements.
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