10 Common Questions About Tenosynovitis

5. What is trigger finger?

Trigger finger describes an ailment where the finger gets locked in a bent position. The medical name for trigger finger is stenosing tenosynovitis -- the condition is a type of tendon sheath inflammation. Trigger finger most commonly affects people with diabetes and occurs at a higher rate in women than men. People whose jobs require them to utilize their hands in small, repetitive motions are also at a higher risk. Doctors may treat trigger finger with medication, therapy, surgery, or a combination of all three.

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