

Causes of trigger finger are not always clear but the condition is more common in women than men and occurs most often in patients between age 40 and 60. Medical conditions such as diabetes, gout and rheumatoid arthritis may be associated with the symptoms of trigger finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions also seem to be most susceptible to this condition. In rare cases trigger finger can also be caused by a congenital defect that forms a nodule in the tendon.
Treatment for Trigger Finger
Depending on the severity of the condition, we treat trigger finger with rest, splinting or a steroid injection. The goal of treatment is to reduce the swelling of the tendons and tendon sheath, thereby eliminating the problematic catching or locking and allowing for a full and painless range of motion.
Newer minimally-invasive techniques are available to release the narrowing causes trigger finger. These procedures can often be done in the office without the need for a surgical incision or stitches. Surgery can eliminate symptoms associated with this condition, generally as an outpatient procedure that in most cases enables rapid recovery.
If non-surgical forms of treatment do not improve symptoms or your condition is more severe, surgery may be recommended. The goal of surgery is to widen the tendon sheath to relieve the catching caused by the narrowed passage way.
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I was impressed by Dr. Desai’s skills and how he treated me. My Dupuytren’s contracture had progressed. He saw me quickly, gave me several options and I chose needle aponeurotomy. About 45 minutes later I was on my way home with full range of motion in my hand. I would see
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C.H.
I had lost the use of my thumb and could not write my name, get dressed, open things or do other tasks. After my surgery I had it all back, regaining full mobility of my thumb. I got excellent care. Dr. Desai and his staff are patient and considerate. He’s the best hand surgeon in this area.
S.A.
Before seeing Dr. Desai, I had terrible arthritic pain in my thumbs. I’m a nurse and I couldn’t even write or administer IVs. Pain kept me awake at night. After my arthoplasty, my pain is gone and I have full use of my thumbs. Great results, and I’m absolutely happy.
S.S.
Had basal bone arthroplasty, (trapezium removed). Recovery was exactly as predicted, almost full use of hand in less than 3 months. Dr. Desai answered my questions completely. He was very attentive to my concerns, fully explained options & what to expect.
D.W.
My husband has had 2 carpal tunnel releases, and I recently had thumb arthroplasty and ligament reconstruction, all performed by Dr Desai. Dr. Desai is a brilliant hand surgeon whom we continue to sing praises about. Dr. Desai is direct and soft spoken. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a hand surgeon.B.S.
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