Do I Have A Trigger Finger?

Do you have stiff fingers?

Do you have a catching, popping, or locking sensation with finger movement?

Do you feel pain when you bend or straighten the finger?

Do you have stiffness in your finger particularly in the morning, while firmly grasping an object or when straightening your finger?

Do you have finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops straight?

Do you have tenderness or a bump (nodule) in the palm at the base of the affected finger?

Do you have finger locked in a bent position, which you are unable to straighten?

Does your finger joint feels warm and looks red?

Are you unable to fully bend or straighten your finger?

Do you perform repetitive tasks on the job or for hobbies?

Have you recently experienced any injury to your hand?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a trigger finger. Trigger finger is a painful condition in which your finger becomes stuck in a bent position. That way your finger looks like it is holding onto a trigger. The finger can return to the straight position with a snap, which is reminiscent of the release of the trigger. Trigger finger can affect any finger including thumbs and more than one finger at the same time. This condition is also called stenosing tenosynovitis. It occurs due to inflammation and swelling of the tendon in your finger. Usually trigger finger correct itself after a short time.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a trigger finger. Trigger finger is a medical condition that refers to a finger becoming locked in a bent position. It is caused by inflammation of the tendon in one or more of your fingers. The tendon become swollen and cannot easily glide through the tendon sheet (the tissue that covers it) during the movement of the finger. This condition usually affects people that perform repetitive gripping actions daily, and most often affects the thumb, ring finger or little finger. Diagnosing trigger finger is based on your medical history and physical examination. No additional tests are required.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a trigger finger. Trigger finger is a condition characterized by one or more of your fingers becoming stuck in a bent position. After a while the finger may straighten up with a snap, which can mimic the sound of the trigger being released. Trigger finger is caused by inflammation and swelling of a tendon in your finger. It is usually mild, but it can recur. In severe cases, the finger may remain locked in a bent position and require surgery to correct it. Treatment also involves medications, rest, wearing a splint and stretching exercises.