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 Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Appointments & Enquiries 020 7234 2009
Imaging Appointments 020 7234 2773
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
Appointments 020 7908 8001
Enquiries 020 7486 1234
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
Children's enquiries 020 7390 8020
Maternity enquiries 020 7390 6068
Gynaecology enquiries 020 7390 6200 -
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
Appointments 020 7483 5148
Enquiries 020 7586 5959
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Platinum Medical Centre
Platinum Medical Centre, 15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
Call 020 7483 5148
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.