Trigger finger. Issue 9 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Katechia, Devvrat; Gujral, Sameer
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 10:Issue 9(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 510
• Page End: 513
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738017716190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Trigger finger is a common cause of hand pain. It is caused by stenosis at the level of the first annular (A1) pulley, which interrupts the smooth gliding of the underlying flexor tendons at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Patients present with locking of the finger in flexion and clicking or snapping. It is important that GPs have an understanding of this condition, in order to help their patients deal with its sequelae. In this article the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of patients with suspected trigger finger are discussed.