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I felt something pull in the top of my hand connecting to the trigger finger when i was stretching. how do i know if it's a tendon or muscle tear?
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Does the finger move: A tendon tear typically means that you cannot move that finger. If you can move the finger it is probably a muscle tear. There are some exceptions to that rule, so i would see a hand surgeon.
Answered 4/3/2016
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