Fingers are comprised of tendons that connect muscle to bone, allowing them to move. This movement occurs with a gliding motion in the sheath, a tunnel-like structure of tissues. When…
If you suffer from trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) then you know that the condition can be frustrating. You likely experience stiffness in your finger or thumb that causes your fingers…
Trigger finger is a condition in which finger or thumb stiffness causes the fingers or thumb to become stuck in a curled position or randomly straighten out. When the tendons…
The basal joint, or carpometacarpal joint, connects the thumb to the base of the hand and plays a crucial role in gripping and pinching. When basal joint arthritis occurs, the…
Trigger finger surgery is a very safe solution to a tendon problem, which causes the finger (or thumb) to “catch,” rather than extending and curling smoothly. In some cases, a…