Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb: Hand Tendon Lesions
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What is the recommended duration for complete immobilization of the affected finger to reduce inflammation?

  • 8 weeks
  • 2 weeks
  • 4 weeks (correct)
  • 6 weeks
  • Which therapeutic exercise is suggested to be performed at regular intervals in the daytime?

  • Isometric exercise
  • Resistive exercise
  • Active ROM exercise
  • Passive ROM exercise (correct)
  • What is the recommended physical modality to improve stiffness in the morning?

  • Cold therapy
  • Heat therapy (correct)
  • TENS therapy
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Which type of injection therapy is mentioned as effective for reducing inflammation in the tendon sheath?

    <p>Corticosteroid injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case all conservative management options fail, what surgical management option is mentioned as optional?

    <p>Percutaneous release of the tendon sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for trigger finger or trigger thumb?

    <p>Stenosing tenosynovitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the swelling or bulge in the finger flexor tendon in trigger finger?

    <p>Inflammation and thickening of the tendon sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key clinical feature of trigger finger?

    <p>Pointed tenderness in the metacarpal region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In moderate cases of trigger finger, what symptom may be experienced?

    <p>Locking of the finger or thumb in the flexed position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of managing trigger finger symptoms?

    <p>Symptom management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common feature of all cases of trigger finger?

    <p>Thickening of the tendon sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

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