Trigger Finger & de Quervain
Trigger finger: stenosing tenosynovitis of flexor tendon sheath (A1 pulley). Symptoms: painful clicking/locking of finger; risk in diabetics, RA. De Quervain: stenosing tenosynovitis of APL & EPB tendons in 1st dorsal compartment. Finkelstein’s test positive; pain over radial styloid. Management: splints, steroid injection, surgical release if persistent.
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10What is the most common digit affected by trigger finger?
mcqWhich of the following conditions is NOT commonly associated with trigger finger?
mcqWhat is the primary mechanism of symptoms in trigger finger?
mcqWhich grading of trigger finger indicates that the finger is locked in flexion but can be passively corrected?
mcqWhat is the typical initial management for Grade 1-2 trigger finger?
mcqWhich test is used to diagnose de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
mcqWhat is the anatomical location of the A1 pulley in the hand?
mcqIn de Quervain's tenosynovitis, which tendons are primarily affected?
mcqWhat is the success rate of corticosteroid injection for treating trigger finger?
mcqWhat is the recommended position for splinting in trigger finger management?