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Trigger thumb - what is treatment instead of naproxen (had reaction), surgery or cortisone? thanks!

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Usually the next step is a cortisone injection in the tendon sheath. But thankfully, this works about 90 percent of time to fix it without surgery.

Answered 3/24/2016

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