A member asked:

I developed trigger finger in the late stages of pregnancy. i gave birth via csect 3wks ago & my symptoms have worsened. whys this & how can i fix it?

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Dr. Mark Ciaglia answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

TRigger finger: Trigger finger is the result of the tendon that moves the finger has gotten swollen (common during pregnancy) and is getting caught in its pulley. Treatments are conservative; oral anti-inflammatories, therapy and steroid injections. Surgical treatments include the open decompression of the pulley to allow the tendon to glide easily.

Answered 12/7/2012

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Yes: Yes it can be fixed.First stage is an inyection into the tendon sheath of cortisone plus anesthetic, that usually correct the majority of the trigger fingers, and if not then a simple surgical procedure will correct it.

Answered 12/18/2014

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