Primary care physicians may recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can relieve pain and inflammation. They may also advise you to wear a finger splint, particularly at night while sleeping. There Are Exercises for Trigger Finger Gentle stretching can help with stiffness, however if the finger joints don’t have their normal range of motion, it’s time to see a specialist. If first-line treatments are no longer providing relief, your physician might recommend a steroid injection, which is what we commonly think of as a cortisone shot. “Steroid injections can settle down the swelling and inflammation and they can even resolve this condition without surgery,” said Lin. Typically, injections work better before the fingers have fixed contractures or have chronically been catching. What Is Trigger Finger Surgery? If steroid injections do not resolve trigger finger symptoms, surgery could be the next step. Fortunately, the procedure is simple and highly effective. “Trigger finger surgery is a very quick, fiveto-ten-minute procedure, which can even be performed under local anesthesia,” added Lin. “After the procedure, the locking and triggering are completely gone.” Your physician can identify steps to relieve pain and inflammation and get you on a path to return the finger’s full range of motion. This is how the game should be played. Ambitious challenges. Stunning views. An old-school Donald Ross layout, and Pete Dye’s modern gem. It all comes together at Indiana’s favorite golf destination. frenchlick.com/golf • 888-936-9360 Just the way golf intended. Management reserves the right to cancel or modify any event without notice. Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT or text INGAMB to 53342!
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