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Trigger finger
Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a type of stenosing tenosynovitis in which the sheath around a tendon in a thumb or finger becomes swollen and restricts the tendon's movement. Affected joints may become painful to straighten once bent, and may make a soft crackling sound when moved.
This ailment is sometimes classed as a repetitive strain injury.
Last updated: 07-17-2005 13:45:19
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