Health Tip: Trouble Flexing a Finger?

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Trigger finger occurs when an irritated tendon prevents you from fully extending the finger, causing it to stay in a bent position.

Here are common symptoms, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

• A tender lump in the palm of your hand.
• Swelling of the finger.
• A sensation of popping or catching in a finger joint.
• Painful bending or straightening of a finger.
• Stiffness of the finger after a long period of rest.

Source: HealthDay

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