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What Causes Finger-locking While Bending It?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017
Question: My left pointing finger feels like it's locked when I bend it and is difficult to straighten it once it's bent. I did have ulnar nerve transposition about four years ago in both arms and am a type 2diabetic.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be trigger finger.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The locking of the finger in the flexed position can be due to a trigger finger. It happens due to stricture of the tendon and inflammation. Not likely to be related to a nerve issue or diabetes.
You need to consult an orthopedician for proper examination. Regular physiotherapy and local steroid injection 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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Causes Finger-locking While Bending It?

Brief Answer: Can be trigger finger. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The locking of the finger in the flexed position can be due to a trigger finger. It happens due to stricture of the tendon and inflammation. Not likely to be related to a nerve issue or diabetes. You need to consult an orthopedician for proper examination. Regular physiotherapy and local steroid injection 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. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal