Trigger finger

According to the NHS website

"Trigger finger is a problem that affects one or more of the hand's tendons. This makes it difficult to bend the finger or thumb.

When the tendon becomes swollen and inflamed it can "catch" in the tunnel it runs through (the tendon sheath). This can make it difficult to move the affected finger or thumb and can result in a clicking sensation.

Trigger finger is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or stenosing tenovaginosis. It usually affects the thumb, ring finger or little finger. One or more fingers can be affected, and the problem may develop in both hands. It's more common in the right hand, which may be because most people are right-handed.

Symptoms of trigger finger can include pain at the base of the affected finger or thumb when you move it or press on it, and stiffness or clicking when you move the affected finger or thumb, particularly first thing in the morning.

If the condition gets worse, your finger may get stuck in a bent position and then suddenly pop straight. Eventually, it may not fully bend or straighten.

See your GP if you think you may have trigger finger. They'll examine your hand and advise you about appropriate treatments." NHS.co.uk

At Skelian in Cheltenham, we have specialist physiotherapist treatments. One of which is steroid injections into affected trigger fingers.

Specialist Physiotherapist based in Cheltenham - Jonathan Wride performs a steroid injection into a patients trigger finger with an ultrasound-guided steroid injection.

For more information please check out our website or call 01242 254000

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