10 Facts You Should Know About Trigger Finger

10. Can Trigger Finger Heal on its Own?

Trigger finger can correct on its own, but may then re-occur later on. Often, if a specific activity causes the condition, stopping this action allows the inflammation and tension in the tendon sheath to ease. Abstaining from harmful activities and addressing pain and inflammation with medications can result in a full recovery after a couple of weeks. If the pain persists or the fingers continue to lock, the doctor may recommend a steroid injection, though this painful procedure is only about 50% successful and is typically less effective in people with diabetes. Physicians often recommend monitoring pain over six weeks to determine whether the patient will benefit from further treatment.

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