Is Trigger Finger the Same as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome are similar in that they both involve inflammation and cause pain, but they affect different structures.
Symptoms of Trigger Finger
Besides the locking of the finger, the primary sign of trigger finger is pain.
How is Trigger Finger Diagnosed?
A standard examination, such as a full blood examination and glucose level check, may be conducted.
Other Diseases That Look Like Trigger Finger
Injury of the flexor tendon, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion, Infection etc.
Conservative Treatment
Steroid injections are one of the most well-known and commonly employed treatments for a variety of hand conditions.
Splinting is a form of treatment commonly used in cases of mild joint inflammation.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery options include an open procedure that requires an incision and dissection to reach the tendon
Are There any Complications for the Surgery?
Although the risk of complications with trigger finger surgery is low, in some cases bleeding, may arise due to damage to the blood vessels in the hand.
Outcome Following the Surgery
Conservative approaches have been successful in as much as 70% of cases. While the success rate for surgical treatment can exceed 95%.
Is there a medicine I can take to treat my Trigger Finger, and will it be effective?
Medications alone are not an effective treatment for trigger finger.