Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb)

Trigger thumb and finger in pediatric patients

Objectives: Trigger finger in pediatric patients is not as commonly seen as it is in adults. With that, it is ten times less likely to be seen than trigger thumb. Trigger finger usually presents in children less than 8 years old. It may be associated with anatomic, metabolic, inflammatory, and central nerve disorders. Flexion deformity of the finger is reported as the most frequent presentation...

Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Trigger Thumb and Finger

The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment and rehabilitation of patients with trigger thumb and finger. In 40 patients, comprising 30 women and 10 men aged 26 to 64, a total of 42 cases of trigger thumb and finger. In the preoperative period, the severity of changes were studied according to the classification developed by Newport et al. Five patients were classifie...

Failure of differentiation: Part II (arthrogryposis, camptodactyly, clinodactyly, madelung deformity, trigger finger, and trigger thumb).

The term "failure of differentiation" describes the phenotypes of a large number of otherwise unrelated conditions. The six conditions described here (arthrogryposis, camptodactyly, clinodactyly, Madelung deformity, trigger finger, and trigger thumb) are believed to occur because various structures failed to differentiate normally; however, they have neither common features nor a common cause. ...

Trigger Finger

Introduction Materials and Method Operative procedure Statistical Methods Results Discussion References Abstract Background: Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a common problem encountered in orthopaedic practice. There are various methods of treatment ranging from conservative management to surgical release. Aim: To determine effectiveness of corticosteroid injection and percutaneous ...

Trigger thumb in infancy.