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Trigger Finger

Underlying Cause

Trigger Finger Underlying Cause

Trigger finger is caused by inflammation and thickening of the finger tendon on the palm side of the hand.

Causes of tendon inflammation in those with trigger finger include:

Abnormal tendon development in the womb
Injury to the tendon:

Tendon laceration
Tendon rupture

Repetitive motion of the finger

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Last Updated: Jun 25, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Trigger Finger References:

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Cardon LJ, Ezaki M, Carter PR. Trigger finger in children. J Hand Surg [Am]. 1999 Nov;24(6):1156-61.
Finsen V, Hagen S. Surgery for trigger finger. Hand Surg. 2003 Dec;8(2):201-3.