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Trigger finger: report of an unusual case
1Department of Orthopaedics, Viborg Hospital, Denmark.
The Journal of Trauma
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Locking finger, often due to flexor tendon sheath tightness, can have unusual traumatic origins. This case highlights the importance of distinguishing traumatic from non-traumatic causes for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Finger locking, or trigger finger, commonly results from flexor tendon sheath stenosis.
- Traumatic etiologies for this condition are less frequent but significant.