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What are ways to treat trigger finger symptoms?
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There are several: Trigger finger can be alleviated with antiinflammatories, splinting or a cortisone injection. If those do not work then the next step is surgery.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Trigger: Conservative treatments include nsaids and steroid injections. If you fail to improve trigger finger release is a simple 15 minute procedure that can greatly improve symptoms in over 98% of cases.
Answered 12/9/2013
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