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Five-Years Trigger Finger Due to Partial Flexor Tendon Laceration in a Child

Fatih Ceran1, Salih Onur Basat2, Karaca Basaran2

  • 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey ; Ulubatli Hasan Cad. Mutlu Apt. Nu: 9/10, Bahcelievler, Istanbul, Turkey.

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
|June 17, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Trigger finger (TF) in children is rare and often caused by partial flexor tendon laceration. This study defines this uncommon cause of TF in pediatric patients, improving diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Trigger finger (TF) is a common condition causing hand pain and disability.
  • TF involves finger flexor tendon catching, snapping, or locking with pain.
  • Pediatric TF is less common than in adults.

Observation:

  • Partial flexor tendon laceration is an infrequent cause of TF in children.
  • This study focuses on defining TF specifically due to partial tendon laceration in a pediatric case.

Findings:

  • The study aims to characterize trigger finger in children resulting from partial flexor tendon laceration.
  • Defining this specific etiology is crucial for appropriate pediatric TF management.

Implications:

  • Improved understanding of pediatric TF etiology.
  • Enhanced diagnostic and treatment strategies for children with trigger finger.
  • Better outcomes for pediatric patients suffering from hand pain and disability due to TF.

Keywords:
ChildFlexor tendonLacerationPartialTrigger finger

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