Stenosing Tenosynovitis Flashcards
1
Q
A.K.A?
A
Trigger finger
2
Q
What is the cause of trigger finger?
A
Local trauma
RA
3
Q
What are the metabolic causes of trigger finger?
A
DM
4
Q
What are the surgical/rheumatological causes?
A
RA
Dupuytren’s
Carpal tunnel
5
Q
What are the infective causes of trigger finger?
A
Gonococcal arthritis infection
6
Q
What is seen o/e in trigger finger?
A
Finger stuck in trigger position
Palpable lump in the palm
7
Q
What fingers are commonly affected?
A
Ring > thumb > middle
8
Q
What test should be done to rule out another pathology if the thumb is affected?
A
Finklestein’s test to rule out de quervains
9
Q
Treatment of trigger finger?
A
Steroid injection
Percutaneous release
