Trigger finger



Trigger finger

Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM01852
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Trigger finger

Illustration of trigger finger

Trigger finger generally results from swelling within a tendon sheath, restricting tendon motion. A bump (nodule) also may form.
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