Treatment Options:
Cortisone
In cases of trigger finger where symptoms are persistent, cortisone is often used to provide long-term inflammation relief. Depending on the severity of the condition, one or more injections may be used.
NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), which can be found over-the-counter, in combination with rest, can often effectively eliminate the inflammation related to trigger finger.
Surgery
If trigger finger is secondary to another condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or persists after other treatment options are exhausted, surgical intervention may be necessary. Trigger finger release is a procedure is performed by Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on an outpatient basis and is minimally-invasive, with the objective of widening the tendon sheath tunnel to allow for the smooth passage of the flexor tendon.