Trigger finger, or trigger thumb, is a type of stenosing tenosynovitis in which the sheath around a tendon in a thumb or finger becomes swollen or a nodule forms on the tendon itself. In either case, the tendon can no longer slide freely through its sheath. Affected digits may become painful to straighten once bent, and may make a soft crackling sound when moved. Treatment may include a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, hand splinting, corticosteroid injection directly around the tendon and sheath, or surgical release of the sheath. The following codes are used with International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... Stenosing tenosynovitis is the progressive restriction of the sheath surrounding a tendon, causing inflammation (tenosynovitis). ... A tendon (or sinew) is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. ... In human anatomy, the thumb is the first digit on a hand. ... In physiology, corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. ...
This ailment is sometimes classed as a repetitive strain injury. One home remedy for this condition is soaking the effected hand in first hot, then cold water, usually for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, respectively, a minimum of three times each. This can cause drying of the skin on the hands; gloves during the treatment or moisturizer afterward can alleviate this side effect. Repetitive strain injury, also called repetitive stress injury or typing injury, is an occupational overuse syndrome affecting muscles, tendons and nerves in the arms and upper back. ...
External links
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons information on trigger finger
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