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Trigger finger and thumb
Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or stenosing tenovaginosis. If you're having trouble bending your finger or thumb because of a swollen tendon, we can help.
What is trigger finger and thumb?
If one or more of the tendons in your hands become swollen or inflamed, you may find it difficult to bend your fingers or thumb, or they may lock. This condition is called trigger finger (or thumb).
Need to know
Common symptoms of trigger finger and thumb include:
- pain at the base of the affected finger or thumb when you move it
- stiffness or ‘locking’ of a finger or thumb during movement.
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis.
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you. They might include:
- Splinting. This involves strapping the affected finger to a plastic splint to reduce movement.
- Steroid injections. These are effective in the majority of people, although not everyone is ͚cured͛ permanently.
- Surgery. This minor procedure involves releasing the affected sheath (tendon tunnel). This will allow your finger to move freely again.
Our Trigger finger and thumb locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
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