The GP said I had trigger finger. ANSWER: Trigger finger occurs when the tendon that helps to move or flex the finger catches in the sheath it runs through. Trigger finger occurs when the tendon that helps to move or flex the finger catches in the sheath it runs through. Dr Martin Scurr (pictured) examines how trigger finger occurs and what to do if your symptoms become worseTypically the thumb, ring or little finger are affected. The initial treatment of trigger finger or thumb is conservative: splinting for four to eight weeks, to allow the tendon to 'rest' and for any inflammation to reduce.

Source: Daily Mail June 15, 2020 23:18 UTC