Understanding Trigger Finger: Anatomy, Causes, and Treatment Options

Anatomy of Trigger Finger - The diagram displays a thickened flexor tendon and nodule at the base of the digit and A1 pulley causing the finger to be in a flexed or stuck down position

Introduction Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a hand condition that can cause significant discomfort and loss of range of motion in the affected finger / fingers. (Yendi, Atilgan, Namadli, & Ayhan Kuru, 2024; Matthews et al., 2019). If you’re experiencing a finger that elicits pain with gripping or gets stuck in a bent position, […]