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Trigger finger

A condition when the tendon that bends your finger or the surrounding area becomes swollen. It makes the finger click and sore when bending it.

Do these symptoms sound familiar?

  • A finger or thumb that clicks and is sore.
  • A finger or thumb that gets stuck bent in your palm and you have to use the other hand to straighten it.
  • A finger or thumb gets stuck bent in your palm, is sore and you cannot straighten it.

These symptoms are typical of trigger finger. It can occur when the surrounding tissue gets swollen or the tendon that bends your finger developers a swelling.This swelling gets stuck when you bend your finger. This makes it difficult and sore to straighten.

How I help treat your trigger finger?

Prior to recommending a treatment I will try, at your initial consultation , to confirm your diagnosis through an in depth review of your story, symptoms and examination of your hand and wrist.

I may perform some investigations to confirm the diagnosis, such as X-rays or ultrasound scan.

Once the diagnosis is made I then explain the customised treatment plan. I take my time to answer any questions or queries you may have, allowing us to then confirm and set your treatment plan in motion.

After treatment the aim would be to get back to normally activities as soon as possible.

What I can help you achieve

Relief from pain

Restored hand function

Aftercare & support

Areas of expertise

Pain free happy clients

“Sally was very clear and professional in her explanations. She carried out the steroid injection procedure very successfully. I’ve been very pleased with the outcome.”

Patient seen for:

trigger finger

“Miss Phillips has provided me with a great service whilst dealing with wrist problems. She shows great interest in her patients concerns and makes you feel very comfortable when receiving results. I am confident in all treatment decisions that she makes and would highly recommend”

Patient seen for:

sport injury

“Both sessions with Sally-Anne were very helpful and she suggested alternative treatments instead of going straight for a surgical option. She laid out all my options and made it easy for me to understand and to make an informed decision.”

Patient seen for:

mallet finger