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Suggest Treatment For Trigger Finger On Ring Finger Of Left Hand

Good Evening,In the morning when I wake up my third (ring) finger on my left hand is "stuck" or curved down & it usually takes about 10-15 minutes to straighten it out again usually by using my other hand.Someone described this as "Trigger Finger"? Do I need to see a doctor?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have trigger finger on ring finger of left hand . Well trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Trigger finger occurs when the affected finger's tendon sheath becomes irritated and inflamed. This interferes with the normal gliding motion of the tendon through the sheath. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history and examine physically and order CT scan . Doctor may give Steroid injection and recommend physical therapy . For now give your hand proper rest , do icing of hand and also do stretching exercises.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Trigger Finger On Ring Finger Of Left Hand

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have trigger finger on ring finger of left hand . Well trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Trigger finger occurs when the affected finger s tendon sheath becomes irritated and inflamed. This interferes with the normal gliding motion of the tendon through the sheath. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history and examine physically and order CT scan . Doctor may give Steroid injection and recommend physical therapy . For now give your hand proper rest , do icing of hand and also do stretching exercises. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari