Wearing down of the cartilage. Although it could also be ‘texting thumb,’ also known as ‘trigger finger.’ It’s an inflammation due to overuse and constant repetitive motions, such as the ...

This week, we are going to discuss trigger finger and trigger thumb of the hand, which are problems that occur in patients who use their hands frequently or who are prone to these conditions.

Trigger finger can leave the finger or thumb stuck in a bent or flexed position. It happens when the protective sheath covering the tendon becomes inflamed. Surgery to cut the tendon sheath can ...

Were you happy with your bowhunting accuracy last fall using a standard index-finger release aid? If not, I have a suggestion: Try a thumb-trigger release. This has been my hunting release of choice ...

Thumb pain can result from various conditions, such as arthritis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, trigger finger, skier's thumb, or carpal tunnel syndrome. The base of the thumb—called the carpomet ...