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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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