Trigger Finger Flashcards

1
Q

Trigger Finger

A

tightening of the sheath that tendons run through causing difficulty moving the finger

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2
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causes

A

female
30s-40s
diabetes

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3
Q

signs

A

pain on base of affected finger
nodule
finger doesn’t move smoothly, it catches

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4
Q

investigations

A

examination

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5
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management

A

Splint
NSAID
physio
surgery

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