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Is occupation an aetiological factor in the development of trigger finger?
A J Trezies1, A R Lyons, K Fielding
1Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre and the Trent Institute for Health Services Research, University of Nottingham Medical School, UK.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|September 3, 1998
Summary
Most idiopathic trigger finger cases are not caused by occupation. This study found no significant occupational differences between patients and the general population, suggesting other factors are primarily responsible.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Idiopathic trigger finger is a common condition affecting the hand.
- The role of occupational factors in trigger finger development is debated.
- Previous studies have yielded inconclusive results regarding occupation and trigger finger.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between occupation and idiopathic trigger finger.
- To compare the occupational distribution of trigger finger patients with the general population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 178 patients diagnosed with idiopathic trigger finger.
- Comparison of patient occupation data with 1991 Census data for the local population.
Main Results:
- The occupational distribution of patients with idiopathic trigger finger did not significantly differ from the general population.
- No specific occupational group showed a disproportionately higher incidence of trigger finger.
Conclusions:
- The majority of idiopathic trigger finger cases likely develop due to non-occupational factors.
- Occupation is not a primary risk factor for developing trigger finger.