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What is the treatment for trigger finger? have had for 2 days and keeps locking & clicking. tried splint overnight but no relief. not swollen or pain.
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Trigger finger: Tape the finger which is sticking or "triggering " to the one next to it for several days. Start consistent use of NSAID like ibuprofen 600 mg with food 3x a day for 10-14 days. Continue to splint affected finger out straight at nite for several weeks. Avoid activities which produce finger pain or triggering
Answered 2/12/2016
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