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Trigger Finger Release Surgery

Dr. Garcia has received special training in the Connecticut Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, along with Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This allows him to provide skilled assessments and surgical options to improve functionality for a variety of hand, wrist and elbow conditions, as well as plastic surgery options to improve appearance. Dr. Garcia is a recognized member of the local surgical community providing surgical services at Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital.

Trigger finger is a common condition that involves pain and snapping of the tendons within the fingers that occurs when there is a difference in size between the tendon and its protective sheath. The affected finger will remain flexed in a trigger position until enough force has been gathered to straighten the finger. While some cases of trigger finger can be treated with steroid injections that relieve swelling and inflammation, others may require hand surgery to release the tendon.

Find additional details about Trigger Finger causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Trigger Finger Symptoms & Risk Factors from Glens Falls Hand Specialist

If you suffer from Trigger Finger in your hand and fingers, schedule a consultation with hand surgeon Dr. Garcia. He will personally examine you and develop a treatment plan best suited for your condition, whether through rehabilitation, steroid injections or hand surgery.

Trigger Finger Symptoms May Include:

A tender lump in your palm
Swelling
Catching or popping sensation in your finger or thumb joints
Pain when bending or straightening your finger

Stiffness and catching tend to be worse after hand inactivity, such as when you wake in the morning. Your fingers will often loosen up as you move them.

Some Risk Factors for Trigger Finger Include:

Repeated gripping for extended periods of time
Certain medical conditions including rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes

We tend to see more cases of Trigger Finger in women than we do men.

Looking for a Hand Doctor in the Glens Falls or Saratoga area?

For more information on diagnosis and treatment for Trigger Finger, request a consultation with Dr. Garcia by calling our office at (518) 793-0475 today.