8 weeks ago my finger started burning. then 4 weeks later i woke up to a stiff painful finger. stiffness spread to three other fingers in the morning and they sometimes have a snapping movement. the index finger remains sore all day. saw an orthopedic an

Trigger finger(s): Trigger fingers and osteoarthritis commonly present with morning stiffness. Unlike arthritis, trigger fingers become stuck in flexion and may snap with movement. Triggering is due to inflammation of the tendon and tendon sheath. Oral/injectable steroids may resolve symptoms and therapy can be helpful. Sometimes surgical release of the tendon sheath is needed. See an orthopaedic hand specialist.

Trigger finger: Sounds like a trigger finger-swelling of the tendon getting caught in its sheath. Most require injections of steroid and resolve.

Trigger fingers?: Sounds like trigger fingers. The inflammation should first be treated and if this fails to resolve the condition, further evaluation may be warranted with possible surgery.