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Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a type of stenosing tenosynovitis in which the sheath around a tendon in a thumb or finger becomes swollen and restricts the tendon's movement. Affected joints may become painful to straighten once bent, and may make a soft crackling sound when moved.

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MedicineNet - Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) - Explains this condition including symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. Trigger Finger / Tenosynovitis - From Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Provides clinical manifestations, treatment, operative considerations, and surgical photographs. Trigger Finger (Flexor Tendinitis) - Animated views of what occurs with this condition from Hand World. NHS Choices: Trigger Finger - Provides information on this painful condition that affects the tendons in the hand. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications. eMedicine - Trigger Finger - Physician article provides an introduction, indications, anatomy, contraindications, treatment, complications, and prognosis. Mayo Clinic: Trigger Finger - Learn the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and when to seek medical advice.

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