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What Is Trigger Finger and How Is It Treated?
Trigger finger is a tendon-gliding problem that can cause painful clicking, catching or locking at the base of a finger.
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Trigger Thumb: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Trigger thumb is similar to trigger finger but affects the tendon and pulley that control thumb motion.
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Thumb CMC Arthritis: Why the Base of the Thumb Hurts
The joint at the base of the thumb carries high loads during pinch. Arthritis there can make ordinary tasks painful.
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Tendon Injuries of the Hand: Symptoms and Treatment
A cut or rupture can interrupt the tendons that bend or straighten the fingers. The position of the hand at injury and the movement that is lost are important clues.
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When Should You See a Hand Surgeon?
You do not need to know the diagnosis before asking for help. Persistent pain, numbness, weakness, deformity or lost function can be enough reason to be evaluated.
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