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Trigger finger

A finger or thumb that clicks, catches or locks when you bend it. It is common and very treatable, usually with a splint or a simple injection.

Finger clicks
Finger locks
Pain at the finger base
Morning stiffness
Quick facts
Affected area
Fingers and thumb
Main sign
Finger locks
First treatment
Splint and injection
If needed
Minor release
Overview

What is trigger finger?

The tendons that bend your fingers slide through small tunnels in the palm. When the tendon or its tunnel thickens, the tendon catches as it moves, so the finger clicks or stays bent.

It is more common in people with diabetes and in people who grip a lot.

Common signs

See a doctor soon if:

Trigger finger isn’t an emergency, but it is easier to treat when it is seen early.

Treatment

How trigger finger is treated

Without surgery

Where most treatment begins.

Trigger finger release

If the finger keeps locking.

The Release

About the surgery

1

Local anaesthetic

Only the hand is numbed, so you stay awake.

2

The release

The tendon is freed so it can glide smoothly again.

3

Dressing

The wound is closed and covered with a dressing.

4

Home the same day

It is a day case, so you go home the same day.

Recovery

Your recovery timeline

Recovery speed is different for everyone.

FIRST DAYS
WEEKS 1–2
WEEKS 2–6+
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

Finger clicking or getting stuck?
It is usually simple to treat.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

This page is general guidance, not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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