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CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 92-96Publisher
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DOI: 10.1007/s12178-007-9012-1
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Trigger finger; Conservative treatment; Percutaneous release; Surgical management
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Trigger finger is a common finger aliment, thought to be caused by inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the A1 pulley, which causes pain, clicking, catching, and loss ofmotion of the affected finger. Although it can occur in anyone, it is seen more frequently in the diabetic population and in women, typically in the fifth to sixth decade of life. The diagnosis is usually fairly straightforward, as most patients complain of clicking or locking of the finger, but other pathological processes such as fracture, tumor, or other traumatic soft tissue injuries must be excluded. Treatment modalities, including splinting, corticosteroid injection, or surgical release, are very effective and are tailored to the severity and duration of symptoms.
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