Trigger Finger Experts in san antonio
What is trigger finger?
Trigger finger, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis or trigger digit, is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb. It occurs when one of these tendons becomes inflamed or irritated, leading to difficulties in straightening or bending the affected digit. The exact cause of trigger finger can vary, but it's often associated with repetitive hand movements, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or injury to the hand.
Some common causes of trigger finger can include the following:
Repetitive Hand Movements: Activities or occupations that involve repetitive gripping or grasping can increase the risk of developing trigger finger.
Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and gout, are associated with an increased risk of trigger finger.
Demographic: The condition is more common in women and typically affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 60.
What are common symptoms of trigger finger?
Trigger finger can lead to various symptoms. Common symptoms include:
One of the early symptoms is stiffness in the affected finger or thumb. It may feel like you can't straighten the finger completely.
As you try to move the affected digit, you might feel or hear a popping, clicking, or snapping sensation, which can be quite noticeable.
In more advanced cases, the finger can lock in a bent position and may require manual manipulation to straighten it.
Pain and tenderness may be present around the affected area, particularly at the base of the affected finger or thumb.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately, as early intervention can prevent further nerve damage. A delay in treatment could result in more severe or permanent issues.
why come to The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio for trigger finger?
When you visit us at The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, you will find a fine-tuned team ready to take care of you. Your physicians have over 100 years of collective experience and represent multiple generations and training backgrounds. In addition to your surgeons, you may meet one of our hand surgery fellows. Each fellow is a fully trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon who has completed 5 to 7 years of surgical training after graduation from medical school and has chosen to spend an additional year in training to study hand surgery. In addition to the physicians, you will meet various staff members. From the front desk staff and Medical Assistants (MA’s) to the x-ray and cast technicians, each is committed to taking care of you.
Meet OUr Physicians
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David P. Green, M.D.
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![Dr. Mark Bagg, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Mark Bagg, M.D.
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![Dr. David W. Person, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David W. Person, M.D., FACS.
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![Dr. Ramesh C. Srinivasan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Ramesh C. Srinivasan, M.D.
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Kunj Desai, M.D., FACS.
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Did you know we offer in-house therapy?
Hand therapy is a merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
