Are Fingers Locking Up Straight Without Pain a Symptom of Trigger Finger?

Posted on: 08 January, 2024

Having a finger or thumb lock up in a straight or bent position is a common problem. A locked finger or thumb is the telltale sign of trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis. This occurs when the sheath of tissue that wraps around a tendon (the tissue that connects muscle to bone) becomes inflamed.

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