Question 1

hi there need some info my 3year old was born with a trigger thumb on the right hand thumb is bent and lock very seldom the wife opens it up can you advise a way forward it doesn't seem to pain or bother him the way it is for now?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: An x ray and a MRI will provide additional information. The use of passive exercise to strengthen the ligaments and muscles is advised. A physical therapist and a hand specialist will provide additional information. He may need a surgical repair, but the problem needs to be evaluated.

Question 2

trigger thumb- used 500mg naproxen 4 a wk. still somewhat swollen & lock/unlock. use longer?  diclofenac gel b4 that. any option instead of cortisone?

Accepted Answer

Surgery, therapy: Options include surgical release and course of therapy with nighttime extension splinting. Naprosyn (naproxen) typically taken twice per day not 4 per week to be effective. Cortisone can be very effective especially in the early phase.

Question 3

having's trigger thumb surgery left hand  w carpal tunnel already had carpel tunnel on my right is the trigger thumb surgery the same, please expln?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Carpal tunnel and trigger fingers can coexist and may be related to conditions such as repetitive trauma or diabetes.

Question 4

i had carpal tunnel surgery a few months ago and just in the past week started having symptoms of trigger thumb same hand how quickly should i see doc?

Accepted Answer

May as well do it no: It is common for a trigger thumb to develop after carpal tunnel surgery. This first line of treatment is an injection, which will not have any significant down time.

Question 5

has anyone out there done successful surgery for trigger thumb?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a very straight foward and simple procedure when done by your hand surgeon.

Question 6

can trigger thumb be cured without surgery or cortisone shots?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes it can get better on its own or with a splint. If that is not helping than often a cortisone shot can be very helpful.

Question 7

can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

Accepted Answer

Cyst or scar: If you are describing a small bump at your wrist, it can be either a ganglion cyst or a fibrous tissue mass,  like an abnormal scar. Consult with your dr

Question 8

trigger thumb - what is treatment instead of naproxen (had reaction), surgery or cortisone? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually the next step is a cortisone injection in the tendon sheath.  But thankfully, this works about 90 percent of time to fix it without surgery.

Question 9

how do you heal trigger thumb without surgery?

Accepted Answer

trigger thumb: Oral and topical nsaids as well as rest can sometimes be of benefit.  Cortisone injections are also very popular and can be quite effective.

Question 10

is it possible for a trigger thumb to be successfully treated without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Trigger Thumb : Sometimes a trigger thumb can be treated with an injection of a corticosteroid into the tendon sheath.  However, if this doesn't work then surgery is really the way to go.  Its a simple procedure that only takes minutes to perform and can solve the problem with minimal risk and downtime.

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Hi there need some info my 3year old was born with a trigger thumb on the right hand thumb is bent and lock very seldom the wife opens it up can you advise a way forward it doesn't seem to pain or bother him the way it is for now?

A member asked:

Trigger thumb- used 500mg naproxen 4 a wk. still somewhat swollen & lock/unlock. use longer? diclofenac gel b4 that. any option instead of cortisone?

A member asked:

Having's trigger thumb surgery left hand w carpal tunnel already had carpel tunnel on my right is the trigger thumb surgery the same, please expln?

A member asked:

I had carpal tunnel surgery a few months ago and just in the past week started having symptoms of trigger thumb same hand how quickly should i see doc?

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Has anyone out there done successful surgery for trigger thumb?

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Can trigger thumb be cured without surgery or cortisone shots?

A member asked:

Can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

A member asked:

Trigger thumb - what is treatment instead of naproxen (had reaction), surgery or cortisone? thanks!

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How do you heal trigger thumb without surgery?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a trigger thumb to be successfully treated without surgery?

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