Best Practice Case Studies-Trigger Finger

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Video Summary

Lorann Putnam, an occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy, discusses managing trigger finger, a condition caused by repetitive finger flexing. She recommends using splints to prevent finger bending and alleviate symptoms. Two splints of various sizes are suggested: one for nighttime to keep the finger extended, preventing contractures, and another for daytime use to restrict flexion. Flexibility is maintained by rotating the splint when needed. Treatment may include icing and trigger point stimulation to break up nodules and alleviate clicking or locking. Shockwave therapy is also effective in resolving the issue.

Meta Tag

Concept Trigger Finger

Concept Repetitive Finger Flexion

Concept Splinting

Concept Nighttime Full-Extension Splinting

Concept Daytime Splinting

Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 20

Topic Hand

Keywords

3rd Edition, CASE 20

3rd Edition

Hand

trigger finger

hand therapy

splints

shockwave therapy

occupational therapist

Repetitive Finger Flexion

Splinting

Nighttime Full-Extension Splinting

Daytime Splinting