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Have you ever seen trigger finger (in thumb) heal without cortisone / surgery?
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Trigger thumb: Flexor tenosynovitis ( trigger) is very common of all fingers including the thumb. Simple treatment includes consistent use of NSAIDs , avoidance of repetitive finger movements, splinting the involved fingers in extension nightly for 6-8 weeks.
Answered 10/21/2017
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