What is Trigger Finger? by Ayden Alexander https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv by Ayden Alexaner en-us 2024-12-11 17:52:56 UTC 2024-12-13 18:09:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2212113266/875a4dffbc4f42b4400c0d45b36dc7a4/download__7_.jpeg Trigger Finger alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3256102472 Trigger Finger to put it in simpler terms is when your fingers get stuck, but what really is it? Trigger Finger tends to happen most often to the ring finger and thumb. This occurs when the tendon that controls that finger can't glide smoothly in the sheath that surrounds it (A sheath is the bands/ pulleys that helps bend the finger). When this happens the tendon sheath becomes swollen or a lump forms on the tendon. It is most common is women of the age of 50, higher risk if you have diabetes, low thyroid function or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most people don't even have an explanation for why it's irritated and swelling. It can be cause by if your constantly moving your fingers back-and-forth, because that can cause a lump called a nodule.


]]> 2024-12-11 18:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3256102472 Symptoms alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3256111459 -Finger stiffness in the morning

-Finger locked in bent position

-Tenderness or bump in the palm at the base of the finger

-Popping or clicking sensation as the finger moves

-Finger gets caught in bent position then pops straight suddenly

]]> 2024-12-11 18:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3256111459 Diagnosis alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257612774 A doctor or health care provider will ask for you to take a Physical exam. While that s happening the doctor will then ask you questions about your symptoms, they might also use imaging tests like ultrasounds and X-rays to see the bones and tissue. They might also straighten the bent finger to hear or feel any clicking that might be happening.

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  • Rest: Taking a break from normal everyday hobbies or work would benefit your finger regaining its strength

  • Splinting: You might need to wear a splint to hold your affected digits in place and help them stretch back to their usual position.

  • Stretching exercises:Your doctor could give you stretching exercises to help your tendons heal their flexibility.

  • Anti-inflammatory medication: Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — such as Ibuprofen which relieves pain and reduces swelling.

    • ]]>     2024-12-12 18:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257621163     Fun Facts! That you probably didn't know about Trigger Finger~ alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257629630 -Trigger Finger most commonly happen in the persons dominant hand, its cause by over working the finger!!!

    -Non-surgery options help!! Like we said in the beginning treatments like physical therapy can help and different types of medications


    ]]>     2024-12-12 18:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257629630     alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257631932 2024-12-12 18:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257631932 Works Cited alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257642591

    Works Cited

    Snyder, Sara. “Trigger finger causes and treatment.” Mayo Clinic Health System, 18 November 2022, https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/what-triggers-trigger-finger. Accessed 12 December 2024.

    “Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis).” Massachusetts General Hospital, https://www.massgeneral.org/orthopaedics/hand/conditions-and-treatments/trigger-finger-stenosing-tenosynovitis. Accessed 12 December 2024.

    “Trigger finger - Symptoms and causes.” Mayo Clinic, 3 December 2022, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trigger-finger/symptoms-causes/syc-20365100. Accessed 12 December 2024.

    “Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments.” Cleveland Clinic, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7080-trigger-finger. Accessed 12 December 2024.

    “Trigger Finger: What is? Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment | The Hand Society.” American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/trigger-finger. Accessed 12 December 2024.

    ]]>     2024-12-12 18:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3257642591     Medical Record alexanderayden https://padlet.com/alexanderayden/29zrd0kh1m9nzcnv/wish/3259651328 Name- Lord Maximus Farquaad

    Height- 4ft 6in

    Age-30

    Sex- Male

    Date of Injury- Dec 13th ,1481

    Symptoms happening- "Fingers they stiff in the morning" ,"Finger gets caught in bent form and won't pop back without thy little pressure"

    Findings from Radiology- X-ray to see bone and tissues, to see a lump, which happens do to rubbing and inflammation

    Treatment- Take a break from pointing at the fairytale creatures, do some stretches. Giving some Anti-Inflammatory medication

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