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What Causes Trigger Thumb Be Treated?

Hello, I think I have trigger thumb finger, according to what I m seeing online for a description. I have very bad carpal tunnel as well. Before I could get the surgery for the carpal tunnel, I got the trigger thumb, and my husband became ill, I am his main care giver. Any suggestions on how I can heal at home without surgery? Thank you. Julie from Massachusetts
Fri, 18 Jan 2019
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Hi,

You should try with nonsteroid painkillers such as Ibuprofenum or Ketorlac first.

Strapping your affected finger or thumb to a plastic splint can ease your symptoms by stopping your finger moving. If your finger is particularly stiff in the morning, it may help to use a splint overnight.

Corticosteroids are thought to work by reducing swelling of the tendon, allowing the tendon to move freely again.

This can sometimes happen within a few days of having the injection, but it usually takes a few weeks. Surgery is the last option and may be recommended if the above treatments don't work or are unsuitable.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Trigger Thumb Be Treated?

Hi, You should try with nonsteroid painkillers such as Ibuprofenum or Ketorlac first. Strapping your affected finger or thumb to a plastic splint can ease your symptoms by stopping your finger moving. If your finger is particularly stiff in the morning, it may help to use a splint overnight. Corticosteroids are thought to work by reducing swelling of the tendon, allowing the tendon to move freely again. This can sometimes happen within a few days of having the injection, but it usually takes a few weeks. Surgery is the last option and may be recommended if the above treatments don t work or are unsuitable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon