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What is the definition of Trigger Thumb?
Trigger finger or thumb, also known as digital stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which a finger or thumb is stuck in a position as if it were squeezing a trigger. When the thumb or finger straightens, it may do so with a snap, as if a trigger were being released. Trigger finger or thumb is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds a tendon due to inflammation, and often occurs from work that requires repetitive gripping motions. The condition is more common in women and people with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout, or can also occur as a complication of carpal tunnel surgery.
What are the symptoms of Trigger Thumb?
Symptoms of trigger finger are a finger or thumb that locks in a bent position, with a painful snapping or popping when straightening or bending finger, a painful bump at the base of the finger or thumb, stiffness, and worsened symptoms in the morning or with a grasping motion.
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What are the current treatments for Trigger Thumb?
Treatment for trigger finger or thumb can be conservative or require surgery. Conservative treatments focus on reducing swelling by allowing the tendon to rest, which may require wearing a splint or tape, applying ice and heat, and cortisone injections. If conservative treatments fail, then a surgical procedure known as trigger finger release may also be performed.
Who are the top Trigger Thumb Local Doctors?
Advanced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Kevin J. Malone
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Advanced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Kevin J. Malone
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (4.6 mi)
216-844-1000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kevin Malone is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Malone and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Malone is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Adrienne Lee
Orthopedics
Experienced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Adrienne Lee
Orthopedics

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (2.6 mi)
216-778-7800
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Adrienne Lee is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lee and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Laurel A. Beverley
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
Experienced in Trigger Thumb
Dr. Laurel A. Beverley
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (2.6 mi)
216-778-7800
Languages Spoken:
English, French
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Accepting New Patients
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Laurel Beverley is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Beverley and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Beverley is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Trigger Thumb Clinical Trials?
Trigger Finger Corticosteroid Injection Pain: Palmar Injection Versus Dorsal Intrasynovial (Transthecal) Injection
Trigger Finger Corticosteroid Injection Pain: Palmar Injection Versus Dorsal Intrasynovial (Transthecal) Injection
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Trigger finger is a common disease of the hand involving swelling and inflammation of the tendon which flexes a finger, causing catching, locking, and/or pain. Trigger finger is typically treated by hand surgeons with a steroid injection through the front/palm side of the hand into the area near the tendon (i.e., at the base of the affected finger). This steroid injection is often combined with a ...

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