Overview

Trigger finger is common in diabetes.

When to get urgent help

Not urgent.

Causes and risk factors

Thickened tendon sheath.

How it develops (pathophysiology)

Tendon catches in narrowed pulley.

Signs and symptoms

Clicking, locking finger.

How it is diagnosed

Clinical.

Possible complications

Stiffness.

Medicines

Steroid injection.

Other treatments

Surgery.

Living with it and prevention

None.

Outlook

Good.