How to diagnose Trigger Finger in the office using high resolution ultrasound

What is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger AKA Stenosing tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath. It is a very common condition that is more common in diabetics but can affect anyone that is active with their hands. It is caused by entrapment of the flexor tendons at the level of the A1 pulley which leads to catching and pain of the tendons. What are some of the symptoms? Finger clicking Pain at the palm near where the finger flex Finger becoming “locked” in a flexed position What are some of the treatments? Night Splinting Activity Modification Anti-Inflamatory Medications (NSAIDS) Steroid Injections Surgery to release tendons Using high resolution ultrasound, trigger finger can be diagnosed and confirmed in the office. Here Dr. Gonzalez demonstrates how to do it. Trigger Finger surgery office experience:    • Trigger Finger surgery office experience   Operación Dedo De Gatillo:    • Operación Dedo De Gatillo   Live Trigger Finger Surgery!! Patient Awake, NO pain!!:    • Trigger Finger Treatment Fort Lauderd...   #triggerfinger #triggerfingersurgery #triggerfingertreatment