Trigger thumb is a common condition marked by pain and limited mobility in the affected thumb. Symptoms often include an audible ‘catching’ or locking of the joint during movement, as if pressing on a trigger. While potential causes like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, diabetes and trauma may increase risk factors – the true cause remains unknown.
Trigger thumb can cause severe discomfort, so early detection and treatment is essential for successful pain management. Applied cold therapy along with anti-inflammatory medications are recommended to reduce inflammation at the outset; however, if locking of the tendon occurs in a flexed position corticosteroid injections may be needed. If problems persist even after these treatments have been done percutaneous release could be used as an option to loosen up the affected area allowing greater range of motion.
In order to limit range of motion and provide necessary rest time splinting with an Oval-8 Finger Splint should also be considered when dealing with this issue. Available in Classic Beige and NEW Oval-8 CLEAR the lightweight and comfortable Oval-8’s can help patients ensure their injection or surgery receives maximum benefit, in addition to protecting against symptom reoccurrence.
