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My eight year old has trigger finger. what are some alternative treatments?
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Trigger: The first step is to limit activities that aggravate trigger finger. Your doctor may put a splint on the affected hand to restrict the joint movement. If symptoms continue, anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen or naproxen, may be prescribed. Your doctor may also recommend an injection of a steroid medication into the tendon sheath. If the condition does not resolve, ...Consider surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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