Trigger finger
surgery is a last resort for people whose finger or
thumb stubbornly remains in a locked position and
all other trigger finger treatment options have failed.
Non-surgical trigger finger treatment is usually the best option unless your finger or thumb is
in a locked position. If you have to
undergo trigger finger surgery, it will most
likely be done on an outpatient basis under a local
anesthetic. You may need therapy after a trigger finger
release procedure.
Trigger finger is a condition that causes a person
difficulty in straightening the finger. This is due to
inflammation of the fibrous sheath surrounding the
tendons in the finger. When the individual with trigger
finger tries to straighten the affected finger, the
swelling causes resistance and suddenly, the resistance
is overcome, resulting in a sudden, jerky straightening
of the finger which resembles a trigger mechanism. In
addition, the patient may hear a clicking sound when the
finger overcomes the resistance and finally straightens.
Sometimes it causes the finger to lock in a bent
position, but this only happens in very severe cases.
The Arthritis Strategy Pack is a safe and effective
finger trigger treatment that quickly reduces pain and
inflammation without the side effects associated with
NSAIDs.
The Arthritin formula includes many ingredients commonly
found in OTC pain medications, including glucosamine,
chondroitin, shark cartilage, Omega 3 fatty acids, amino
acids, capsaicin, turmeric, calcium and homeopathic
ingredients. While most supplements only address
inflammation, Arthritin supports the body’s own natural
pain
killers, endorphins and enkephalins, while also reducing
edema. Arthritin also inhibits the damaging effect of
cytokines, which can cause inflammation and pain.
The key to this trigger finger treatment is Buffer pH to
balance pH levels in the body. An imbalanced pH effects
all cellular activity, which can lead to a whole host of
degenerative diseases and symptoms. An overly acidic
body can inhibit the exchange of nutrients and waste
products in your muscle cells and can also cause muscles
to constrict. Muscle fatigue, soreness and poor recovery
follow.
If you have health problems, you are most likely acidic
and unless the body's pH is balanced, the body cannot
effectively heal itself. So, no matter how you choose to
take care of your health problem, it won't be effective
until the pH level is balanced.
While Arthritin addresses the immediate pain and
inflammation reduction needs, Buffer pH works to address
the root cause of symptoms.
The goal of trigger finger treatment is to reduce
inflammation and pain and stop the finger from catching.
Trigger finger treatment involves icing the area, taking
medications for pain and inflammation, splinting the
area and trigger finger surgery. The response to trigger
finger treatment depends on the severity of the case as
well as the individual patient. Generally, the outcome
of trigger finger treatment is good.
If
the trigger finger
symptoms are mild, trigger finger
treatment can involve resting the hand and not overusing
the affected finger. Trigger finger treatment sometimes
simply involves icing the area and taking an
anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’S) are
often prescribed, but do have many side effects.
If
the condition persists, the physician may stop the pain
by injecting the affected area directly with a local
anesthetic and bring down inflammation in the tendon
sheath by injecting it with corticosteroid. This
injection can help stop pain and locking of the finger
for several months.
If
the pain and inflammation does not stop and the finger
continues to get stuck, trigger finger surgery may be
necessary. In addition, patient with rheumatoid
arthritis or diabetes will most likely require trigger
finger surgery in order to treat the condition. About
five percent of individuals with trigger finger require
trigger finger surgery.
Trigger finger surgery involves removing the segment of
tendon sheath that is causing the problem. Trigger
finger surgery can be done on an outpatient basis and
the patient gets relief from the problem right away.
Trigger finger surgery has a very good track record and
it is normally very successful in trigger finger
treatment. Following trigger finger surgery, patients
may need hand therapy in order to get better use of the
fingers.
If
you are going to get trigger finger surgery, it is
important to educate yourself as much as possible about
the procedure. Look it up on the internet, talk to your
doctor or someone who has already had the surgery. The
more you know about what to expect, the less anxiety you
will go through. After surgery, be prepared to only use
one hand for awhile.
During trigger finger surgery, a local anesthetic or a
nerve block will be given and then a tiny incision is
made on the palm of the hand. The lumps in the tendon
may be scraped away, allowing the tendon to move
smoothly again. Sometimes the surgeon will make a slit
in the tendon sheath if necessary to restore movement.
After trigger finger surgery, you will be sent home to
rest and the hand will probably remain numb for about
ten hours. Once swelling goes down, the finger will
again move freely. Trigger finger surgery will leave you
with a scar on the palm of the hand which may become
tender and firm to the touch for up to eight weeks
following trigger finger surgery. To help the problem,
you can massage the area with a moisturizing lotion or
cream.
Possible complications of trigger finger surgery include
infection, bleeding or nerve damage.
Overall, trigger finger treatment is generally very
successful. There is always a chance that trigger finger
will return after trigger finger surgery, however.
Trigger finger can also affect the other fingers as well
so surgery may be required again.
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