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Trigger finger is the popular name of stenosing tenosynovitis, a painful condition in which a finger or thumb locks when it is bent (flexed) or straightened (extended). Tendons are tough, fibrous cords that connect muscles to bones.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Trigger finger is an inflammation of tissue inside your finger or thumb. It is also called tenosynovitis.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
The treatment for trigger finder may be nonsurgical or surgical, depending on how severe your condition is. Your doctor can talk to you about the best option for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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