Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Personal and professional use of mobile health applications among Iranian nurses: a cross-sectional study.

BMC health services research·2026
Same author

Discovery of Novel <i>N</i>-Linked Camptothecin Linker-Payloads to Access Antibody-Drug Conjugates with High Target-Mediated In Vivo Efficacy.

Journal of medicinal chemistry·2026
Same author

Design of Novel Exatecan-Amide Linker-Payloads for the Development of Stable, Low-Aggregating, and Highly Efficacious Antibody-Drug Conjugates.

Journal of medicinal chemistry·2026
Same author

Comparative Effectiveness of Digitally and Conventionally Fabricated Occlusal Splints with Low-Power Laser Therapy in Treating Temporomandibular Disorders.

Journal of lasers in medical sciences·2026
Same authorSame journal

Comparative Analysis of Free Flaps with Single versus Dual Venous Anastomosis.

World journal of plastic surgery·2026
Same author

Carbetocin versus oxytocin with or without tranexamic acid for preventing postpartum hemorrhage in cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.

BMC pregnancy and childbirth·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 26, 2025

Guide Wire Assisted Catheterization and Colored Dye Injection for Vascular Mapping of Monochorionic Twin Placentas
09:04

Guide Wire Assisted Catheterization and Colored Dye Injection for Vascular Mapping of Monochorionic Twin Placentas

Published on: September 5, 2011

15.1K

Trigger Thumb in Twins: Case Report.

Shohreh Ahmadi1, Hossein Akbari1, Yousef Shafaei1

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

World Journal of Plastic Surgery
|July 26, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Pediatric trigger thumb, though uncommon, may have a genetic basis, as seen in affected twins with a family history. Early intervention is key, with surgery often postponed until age two.

Keywords:
Congenital trigger thumbTrigger fingerTrigger thumb

More Related Videos

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
09:51

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

19.9K
Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye
09:52

Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye

Published on: September 5, 2011

27.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2025

Guide Wire Assisted Catheterization and Colored Dye Injection for Vascular Mapping of Monochorionic Twin Placentas
09:04

Guide Wire Assisted Catheterization and Colored Dye Injection for Vascular Mapping of Monochorionic Twin Placentas

Published on: September 5, 2011

15.1K
Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators
09:51

Model Surgical Training: Skills Acquisition in Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation of Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Placenta Using Realistic Simulators

Published on: March 21, 2018

19.9K
Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye
09:52

Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye

Published on: September 5, 2011

27.3K

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Trigger thumb is a rare condition in children, unlike the more common trigger finger.
  • The exact cause of trigger thumb is often unknown, but genetic factors are increasingly suspected.
  • Trigger thumb involves the thumb becoming stuck in a bent position, causing pain and clicking.

Observation:

  • A case study involving 2.5-year-old twins with bilateral trigger thumb is presented.
  • The twins' grandfather also had a history of the condition, suggesting a familial link.
  • Symptoms include painful popping and clicking when bending or straightening the thumb, which can become locked.

Findings:

  • Evidence supports a congenital hypothesis for pediatric trigger thumb, including the bilateral presentation in identical twins and family history.
  • Approximately 30% of pediatric trigger thumb cases resolve spontaneously before age one.
  • Surgical intervention, specifically A1 pulley release, demonstrates positive outcomes in treating pediatric trigger thumb.

Implications:

  • The findings highlight the potential genetic and congenital underpinnings of pediatric trigger thumb.
  • Delayed surgical intervention until age two is recommended to allow for potential spontaneous resolution.
  • A1 pulley release is an effective treatment option for persistent pediatric trigger thumb.