Once the pulley is opened, the surgeon will typically use an instrument to inspect the two flexor tendons by pulling them upwards out of the incision to confirm full finger flexion with no catching or locking. The surgeon may mov...
Trigger finger is a condition that makes bending and straightening your finger difficult. The ring finger is most commonly affected, but you can get it in your thumb, too. You'll have the sensation of your finger locking or catching. That's because the tendon isn't moving freely. Rest, ...
5. Merc Sol – When There Is Locking Of Fingers / Thumb Merc Sol is valuable for cases of trigger finger where there islocking of fingers or thumb.The fingers/thumb may be completely bent on the palms. There is excessive struggle to open the locked fingers without assistance from the other...
The locking of the tendon, caused by trigger finger, had a notable effect on the forces exerted in the tendons. In the case of severe trigger finger, a sharp increase in exerted force is observed at the point at which the tendon is restricted, in contrast to the healthy tendon where forc...