Trigger finger and thumb
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?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of trigger finger and thumb? icon plus
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.
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Diagnosing trigger finger or thumb icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
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 hand and wrist consultants
Our locations
From complex hand wrist surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures for pain in the elbow, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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London Hand and Wrist Unit
Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
Request a hand and wrist appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced hand and wrist consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient hand therapist appointments for you.