Trigger Finger Miami
Is your finger stubbornly catching or locking—especially when you’re trying to text, type, or tie your shoelaces? Trigger finger—also known as stenosing tenosynovitis—can be surprisingly painful and super frustrating.
It happens when a finger tendon catches in a tight tunnel in your palm, causing that infamous clicking or locking sensation. When simple movements turn into small battles, it’s time to let Dr. Sophie help you move freely again.
What Is Trigger Finger—and Why It’s Such a Nuisance
In trigger finger, the tendon responsible for bending your finger struggles to glide through its tunnel—often due to inflammation or a bump (known as a nodule) forming on the tendon. This causes that triggering sensation. It’s most often felt in the thumb or ring finger but can affect any digit—and significantly limits your hand’s functionality.
Why Choose Dr. Sophie for Trigger Finger Relief?
Choosing the right surgeon makes all the difference. With Dr. Sophie, you get:
- Personalized care – every case is evaluated individually, with treatment tailored to your needs.
- Gentle first approach – conservative therapies are always explored before considering surgery.
- Expert precision – if a release procedure is needed, it’s done with skill and finesse for smooth recovery.
- Patient-first focus – your comfort, confidence, and long-term results are always top priority.
- Beautiful boutique experience – unlike a cold clinic, you’ll feel cared for in a warm, welcoming setting.
Who Can Benefit from Treatment?
Anyone dealing with finger stiffness, painful clicking, or locking that interrupts daily tasks like typing, cooking, or playing, stands to benefit. Especially if gentle remedies haven’t eased the problem, it’s time to consider a professional solution to restore smooth finger motion.
What to Expect During Treatment
Dr. Sophie begins with conservative options—rest, gentle stretching, using protective splints, anti-inflammatory support, or a quick steroid injection to help reduce the swelling and free your tendon.
If those don’t cut it, she performs a classic trigger finger release: under local anesthesia, a small incision (or needle technique) gently opens the tendon tunnel—allowing your finger to move freely again. It’s over quickly, safe, and highly effective.
Benefits of Trigger Finger Release
You get lasting relief from locking or painful fingers, faster return of normal use, and—most gratifyingly—no more forced finger extensions or irritating clicks. The vast majority of patients regain comfortable, painless fingertip motion after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trigger Finger
What are the causes of trigger finger?
The cause is very simple. The friction itself or the friction of the tendons of the hand can cause it very easily, especially if repetitive movements are carried out periodically.
How many days of disability will I have after the intervention?
The most common is that for 20 or 25 days you feel discomfort or difficulties, so you can ask for sick leave.
How do I identify if I suffer from trigger finger?
Trigger finger can be caused by hand movements or simply occur autonomously in one or more fingers at a time. Symptoms include a thickening or lump in the palm of the hand (which can be painful), swelling of the fingers, pain and difficulty bending and straightening them, and a pulling sensation.
Can it be treated without surgery?
In some cases, if the problem is not severe, treatment without surgery may be possible, although this is not always possible. The evaluation of our doctors will allow us to establish the best treatment for each patient and make a decision.
What are the risks of the surgeon?
It is very rare for complications to occur during this surgery. However, if it occurs, the risks include persistent stiffness in the finger, difficulty stretching it in any of the sections involved, infection or pain during healing.
Does this problem affect anyone?
Yes, anyone can get trigger finger, but there are a few factors that make it more likely. Repetitive use of the hand or previous carpal tunnel surgery can be triggers, as can diseases such as diabetes or arthritis. It is also more common in women than in men.