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Is There Anything I Can Do About Trigger Finger In My Middle Finger?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023
Question: my middle finger is starting to trigger,it sticks in a bent position when i bend it. is there anything i can do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Using splint can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems that you are suffering from trigger finger. This happens due to tendon sheath inflammation or thickening. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve) — may relieve the pain but are unlikely to relieve the swelling constricting the tendon sheath or trapping the tendon.
Rest, strapping the finger with the next finger or using a proper splint can help in keeping the finger in position.
In case it is persistent then proper stretching exercises and local steroid injections can help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Is There Anything I Can Do About Trigger Finger In My Middle Finger?

Brief Answer: Using splint can help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. It seems that you are suffering from trigger finger. This happens due to tendon sheath inflammation or thickening. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve) — may relieve the pain but are unlikely to relieve the swelling constricting the tendon sheath or trapping the tendon. Rest, strapping the finger with the next finger or using a proper splint can help in keeping the finger in position. In case it is persistent then proper stretching exercises and local steroid injections can help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.