Palec trzaskający
Etiologia i przyczyny

Palec trzaskający (stenosing tenosynovitis) to schorzenie wynikające z zapalenia i zwężenia pochewki ścięgnistej na poziomie bloczka A1, co prowadzi do mechanicznego utrudnienia przesuwania się ścięgna zginacza palca. Histopatologicznie obserwuje się metaplazję włóknisto-chrzęstną warstwy więzadłowej pochewki, z wtórnym zmniejszeniem przekroju kanału włóknisto-kostnego oraz powstawaniem guzka (nodule) na ścięgnie. Objawy kliniczne obejmują ból, trzaskanie, blokowanie i ograniczenie ruchomości palca, wynikające z uwięźnięcia ścięgna w zwężonej pochewce. Proces ten jest szczególnie częsty u osób powyżej 40. roku życia, z przewagą kobiet (2-6 razy częściej niż mężczyźni). Wśród czynników ryzyka wymienia się cukrzycę (10-20% chorych z cukrzycą rozwija palec trzaskający), reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów, dnę moczanową, niedoczynność tarczycy, amyloidozę oraz zespół cieśni nadgarstka.

Etiologia palca trzaskającego (trigger finger)

Palec trzaskający (stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger) jest powszechnym schorzeniem ręki, które charakteryzuje się bólem, trzaskaniem, blokowaniem i ograniczeniem ruchu dotkniętego palca. Podstawową przyczyną tego stanu jest zapalenie i późniejsze zwężenie pochewki ścięgnistej w obrębie bloczka A1, co utrudnia prawidłowe przesuwanie się ścięgna zginacza przez tę pochewkę12.

Patofizjologia palca trzaskającego

W prawidłowych warunkach ścięgna zginaczy palców przesuwają się swobodnie w obrębie pochewki ścięgnistej. W przypadku palca trzaskającego, pochewka ścięgna na poziomie bloczka A1, znajdującego się nad stawem śródręczno-paliczkowym (MCP), ulega podrażnieniu, zapaleniu i zgrubieniu, co powoduje zwężenie przestrzeni dla przesuwającego się ścięgna12.

Zgrubienie to prowadzi do utrudnionego przesuwania się ścięgna przez pochewkę. Długotrwałe podrażnienie pochewki ścięgna może prowadzić do bliznowacenia i zgrubienia, co wpływa na ruch ścięgna. Z czasem na ścięgnie może utworzyć się guzek (nodule), który dodatkowo utrudnia przesuwanie się ścięgna przez zwężoną pochewkę12.

Główna zmiana histopatologiczna to metaplazja włóknisto-chrzęstna warstwy więzadłowej pochewki ścięgna na poziomie bloczka A1, z wtórnym zmniejszeniem przekroju kanału włóknisto-kostnego. Zaburzenie funkcji zginania i prostowania palca wynika przede wszystkim z mechanicznego utrudnienia prowadzącego do uwięźnięcia ścięgna12.

Czynniki ryzyka palca trzaskającego

Dokładna przyczyna palca trzaskającego często pozostaje nieznana. Większość przypadków występuje idiopatycznie, bez znanej przyczyny12. Jednak zidentyfikowano kilka czynników ryzyka:

Czynniki demograficzne
  • Wiek: Palec trzaskający jest częstszy u osób w wieku powyżej 40 lat, co sugeruje, że proces starzenia może odgrywać rolę w rozwoju tego schorzenia12
  • Płeć: Kobiety są od dwóch do sześciu razy bardziej narażone na rozwój palca trzaskającego niż mężczyźni, z przyczyn, które nie są w pełni poznane12
Schorzenia współistniejące

Istnieje silna korelacja między palcem trzaskającym a następującymi schorzeniami:

  • Cukrzyca: Osoby z cukrzycą mają zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju palca trzaskającego. Szacuje się, że około 10-20% osób z cukrzycą rozwinie to schorzenie12. Przewlekle podwyższony poziom glukozy we krwi może powodować glikację tkanek łącznych, prowadząc do uszkodzeń1
  • Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów: Zapalenie stawów i otaczających tkanek może przyczyniać się do zapalenia pochewki ścięgna12
  • Dna moczanowa: Może prowadzić do stanu zapalnego w obrębie ręki12
  • Niedoczynność tarczycy: Hormony tarczycy odgrywają ważną rolę w rozwoju, dojrzewaniu i utrzymaniu integralności struktur mięśniowo-szkieletowych12
  • Amyloidoza: Pozastawowe złogi mogą prowadzić do palca trzaskającego1
  • Zespół cieśni nadgarstka: Istnieje udokumentowany związek między zespołem cieśni nadgarstka a palcem trzaskającym12
Czynniki związane z aktywnością

Powtarzające się ruchy palców i lokalne urazy są często wskazywane jako możliwe przyczyny, co tłumaczy również zwiększoną częstość występowania palca trzaskającego w ręce dominującej1:

  • Powtarzające się ruchy palców: Szczególnie te wymagające intensywnego chwytania i zginania ręki12
  • Wykonywanie zawodów wymagających długotrwałego chwytania narzędzi lub instrumentów12
  • Urazy mechaniczne: Urazy hiperekstensji palca mogą prowadzić do zapalenia, co może zagoić się z włóknieniem i zwężeniem pochewki1
  • Tarcie kontaktowe: Używanie narzędzi wibrujących lub nawet trzymanie rączek rowerowych może prowadzić do palca trzaskającego12

Metaplazja włóknisto-chrzęstna

Badania histopatologiczne wykazały, że w palcu trzaskającym dochodzi do metaplazji włóknisto-chrzęstnej. Proces ten obejmuje12:

  • Transformację patologiczną rozpoczynającą się od macierzy śluzowej między włóknami kolagenu
  • Nieregularną dystrybucję macierzy chrzęstno-śluzowej z hiperplazją naczyniową
  • Zastąpienie normalnych wydłużonych jąder fibroblastów przez zaokrąglone jądra chondrocytów
  • Akumulację kwasu hialuronowego, siarczanu chondroityny i proteoglikanu, co koreluje z ciężkością schorzenia

Bloczek A1 składa się z trzech warstw. Warstwa zewnętrzna jest silnie unaczyniona i ciągła z pochewką ścięgna. Dwie wewnętrzne warstwy są beznaczyniowe i funkcjonują jako wklęsła powierzchnia ślizgowa dla ścięgna12.

Czynniki genetyczne i farmakologiczne

Istnieją dowody sugerujące, że niektóre osoby mogą mieć genetyczną predyspozycję do tego schorzenia1. Ponadto, niektóre klasy leków (fluorochinolony, glikokortykosteroidy, inhibitory aromatazy i statyny) mogą być związane z ryzykiem tenosynowitis i mogą przyczyniać się do rozwoju palca trzaskającego1.

Podsumowanie etiologii palca trzaskającego

Etiologia palca trzaskającego jest wieloczynnikowa i nie zawsze jednoznacznie określona. Chociaż dokładna przyczyna często pozostaje nieznana, to kombinacja czynników demograficznych, schorzeń współistniejących, aktywności zawodowej i rekreacyjnej oraz potencjalnych predyspozycji genetycznych może przyczynić się do rozwoju tego schorzenia12.

Zrozumienie tych czynników ryzyka może pomóc w lepszym zarządzaniu i zapobieganiu palcowi trzaskającemu, szczególnie u osób z grupy podwyższonego ryzyka, takich jak diabetycy, osoby z chorobami reumatologicznymi oraz osoby, których praca lub hobby wymagają powtarzających się ruchów chwytnych12.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12178-007-9012-1
    Trigger finger is a common finger aliment, thought to be caused by inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the A1 pulley, which causes pain, clicking, catching, and loss of motion of the affected finger. […] Several causes of trigger finger have been proposed, though the precise etiology has not been elucidated. Understandably, repetitive finger movements and local trauma are possibilities, with such stress and degenerative force also accounting for an increased incidence of trigger finger in the dominant hand. […] There are reports linking trigger finger to occupations requiring extensive gripping and hand flexion, such as use of shears or hand held tools. […] In reality the causes of trigger finger are multiple and in each individual often multifactorial.
  • #1 Trigger finger – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trigger-finger/symptoms-causes/syc-20365100
    Trigger finger happens when the tendon that controls that finger can’t glide smoothly in the sheath that surrounds it. This may occur if part of the tendon sheath becomes swollen or if a small lump forms. This lump is called a nodule. […] Trigger finger occurs when the affected finger’s tendon sheath becomes irritated and swollen. This makes it harder for the tendon to glide through the sheath. […] In most people, there’s no explanation for why this irritation and swelling begins. […] The constant back-and-forth irritation can cause a small lump of tissue to form on the tendon. This lump is called a nodule. The nodule can make it even harder for the tendon to glide smoothly.
  • #1 Trigger finger (stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/trigger-finger-stenosing-flexor-tenosynovitis
    Trigger finger (also called stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) is caused by a disparity in the size of the flexor tendons and the surrounding retinacular pulley system at the first annular (A1) pulley which overlies the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. The cause of trigger finger is most frequently unclear, although patients often attribute it to overuse or repetitive movements. […] The majority of trigger fingers are idiopathic. Symptoms usually begin spontaneously, without a prior history of trauma or change in activity level. There are some observational reports suggesting an association with occupational or repetitive activities, but this is controversial. […] The main histopathological change is fibrocartilaginous metaplasia of the ligamentous layer of the tendon sheath at the first annular (A1) pulley with secondary reduction in the cross-sectional area of the fibro-osseous canal. Functional impairment in finger flexion and extension is primarily a result of mechanical impingement leading to tendon entrapment.
  • #1 Trigger finger – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_finger
    Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a disorder characterized by catching or locking of the involved finger in full or near full flexion, typically with force. The problem is generally idiopathic (no known cause). People with diabetes might be relatively prone to trigger finger. The pathophysiology is enlargement of the flexor tendon and the A1 pulley of the tendon sheath. While often referred to as a type of stenosing tenosynovitis (which implies inflammation) the pathology is mucoid degeneration. […] It is important to distinguish association and causation. The vast majority of trigger digits are idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause. However, recent publications indicate that diabetes and high blood sugar levels increases the risk of developing trigger finger.
  • #1 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7080-trigger-finger
    Trigger finger happens when tendons, or their protective sheath, around your fingers or thumb swell up or thicken. […] Swelling in or around the tendons in your fingers or thumb causes trigger finger or trigger thumb. […] Trigger finger happens when the tendons in your affected fingers or thumb become irritated and swollen (inflamed) and cant easily slide through their sheaths. […] A bump (nodule) may also form on your affected tendon, which makes it even more difficult for the tendon to easily glide through its sheath. […] Anyone can develop trigger finger, but its more common in people between the ages of 40 and 60. […] People with certain health conditions are more likely to develop trigger finger, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, diabetes, amyloidosis, and thyroid disease.
  • #1 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors
    https://www.healthline.com/health/trigger-finger
    Trigger finger occurs due to inflammation of the tendons that flex your fingers, causing finger tenderness and pain. […] When the tendon slides through the narrowed sheath, it becomes irritated and swells. Motion becomes extremely difficult. Inflammation may cause a bump to develop, which further restricts movement. This results in your finger staying in a bent position. It becomes extremely difficult to straighten. […] Some people are more likely to have trigger finger than others. For example, according to the Mayo Clinic, it’s more common in women than in men. […] Other risks factors associated with trigger finger include: being between the ages of 40 and 60, having diabetes, having hypothyroidism, having rheumatoid arthritis, having tuberculosis, performing repetitive activities that can strain your hand, such as playing a musical instrument. […] According to the Cleveland Clinic, trigger finger most commonly affects musicians, farmers, and industrial workers.
  • #1 Treatment Options for Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb | HSS
    https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_trigger-finger.asp
    Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is one of the most common causes of hand disability, affecting between 1% and 2% of the population, and as high as 20% of people with high risk factors. […] The exact cause of trigger finger is unknown, however it is associated with repetitive gripping or squeezing hand motions as well as with certain medical conditions (comorbidities), including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogout, sarcoidosis and hypothyroidism. Evidence suggests some people may also have a genetic predisposition for this condition. […] Trigger finger most often appears in people between the ages of 40 and 60 and in women more so than men. It is more common among people who perform frequent or intense gripping in their work or leisure activities. At especially high risk are people with inflammatory disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout and sarcoidosis, and in those who have an underactive thyroid or diabetes. Between 5% and 20% of diabetes patients will develop trigger finger.
  • #1
    https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/trigger-finger/symptoms-causes
    Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is pain or stiffness when straightening or bending the finger. […] When the tendon sheaths on the finger are inflamed, the normal gliding motion of the tendon through the tendon sheath is disrupted. When the tendon sheath is irritated or inflamed for a long period, the tendons can be scarred, thickened and may develop bumps or nodules. […] This can interfere with the tendons’ movement, which can lead to stiffness and pain in the finger, a condition known as trigger finger. […] While the causes of trigger finger are not always clear, they may include: rheumatoid arthritis, gout, diabetes, and injury to the palm or base of the finger. […] People with rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes are at risk of developing trigger finger. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing trigger finger as it is said that chronically elevated blood glucose levels can make the connective tissues glycated. This causes damage that can lead to trigger finger.
  • #1 Misconceptions about trigger finger: a scoping review. Definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, etiology. Trigger finger solving a maze | Advances in Rheumatology | Full Text
    https://advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42358-024-00379-7
    There is a reported association between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and TF. […] Extra-articular deposition due to gout, pseudo gout, or Amyloidosis can lead to TF. […] TF may occur in familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) (hereditary type) which is systemic Amyloidosis characterized by progressive polyneuropathy, autonomic failure, cardiomyopathy, and connective tissue dysfunction. […] Hypothyroidism is associated with various musculoskeletal diseases since, thyroid hormones play an important role in the development, maturation, and maintaining morphological and functional integrity of the musculoskeletal structures. […] TF is very common in rheumatoid disease. […] Some space-occupying lesions in the tendon bed can constrict the tendon sheath, leading to triggering. […] Hyperextension injury to the finger can lead to triggering, it is possibly due to tears in the tendon sheath which may heal with fibrosis and stenosis of the sheath.
  • #1 Trigger Finger: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1244693-overview
    Several studies have demonstrated a correlation between TF and activities that require exertion of pressure in the palm while a powerful grip is used or that involve repetitive, forceful digital flexion (eg, arc welding, use of heavy shears). […] Sampson et al concluded that the underlying pathobiologic mechanism for triggering is fibrocartilaginous metaplasia of the pulleys due to trauma or disease. […] Septic causes of TF are secondary infections (eg, tuberculosis). […] The association of idiopathic TF with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome has long been suggested. […] A retrospective study by Grandizio et al indicated that the risk of developing TF following surgical carpal tunnel release is greater in patients with DM than in those without DM. […] In a case-control study using data from the UK Biobank (2250 TF cases), Guggenheim et al identified the following nongenetic factors as being significantly associated with the development of TF: Increased age, Female sex, Increased body mass index (BMI), Carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren disease, DM, RA, Hypothyroidism, Increased HbA1c.
  • #1 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/trigger-finger
    Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. […] Repeated movement or forceful use of your finger or thumb can lead to inflammation of a tendon, which can cause trigger finger. […] You also might get trigger finger from something called contact friction, the result of holding something that vibrates. […] Long-term irritation of the tendon sheath can lead to scarring and thickening that affect the tendon’s motion. […] Certain health conditions make you more likely to get it, but trigger finger is usually caused by overwork or strain. The most common causes are jobs or hobbies that involve repetitive movements such as gripping, lifting, and squeezing.
  • #1
    https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2019/08000/a_critical_appraisal_of_adult_trigger_finger_.18.aspx
    Trigger finger (TF) is a common referral to a hand surgeon, with people with diabetes being the most at-risk population. Abnormal thickening, scarring, and inflammation occur at the A1 pulley and flexor tendon, and histological changes correlate well with the clinical severity of TF. […] Overuse, trauma, diabetes, and carpal tunnel syndrome are all risk factors for the development of TF. TF develops because of scarring and inflammation of the A1 pulley, the first of a 5-pulley system in hand. Thickening of the A1 pulley and, to a lesser extent, the flexor tendon has been observed. […] Pathological grading of the abnormal A1 pulley strongly correlates with the clinical severity of TF. This includes the presence of irregular connective tissue, chondroid metaplasia, and rounded nuclei of the inner layer. Hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and proteoglycan accumulation are also associated with the severity of this syndrome.
  • #1
    https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2019/08000/a_critical_appraisal_of_adult_trigger_finger_.18.aspx
    Overuse, diabetes, gout, acromegaly, renal disease, glycogen storage diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatoid and musculoskeletal disorders have been associated with TF. Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, have also been associated with TF. […] An HbA1c level greater than 7% is an independent risk factor for the development of TF, but an HbA1c level beyond 7% does not further increase risk. […] The A1 pulley comprised 3 layers. The outer layer is a highly vascularized convex layer that is continuous with the tendon sheath. The inner 2 layers are avascular and function as the concave gliding surface for the tendon; the first layer contains cartilage-like cells, and the second has spindle-shaped fibroblasts with elongated nuclei and compact parallel regular collagenous bundles.
  • #1 Misconceptions about trigger finger: a scoping review. Definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, etiology. Trigger finger solving a maze | Advances in Rheumatology | Full Text
    https://advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42358-024-00379-7
    Dupuytrens contracture is a pathologic production and deposition of collagens creating nodules and cords in the palm and fingers. […] Raynauds phenomenon may be primary or secondary to an underlying condition. […] Since some classes of drugs (fluoroquinolones, glucocorticoids, aromatase inhibitors, and statins) have been suggested to be associated with the risk of tendinosis, tenosynovitis, and/or tendon rupture, they can be associated with TF.
  • #1 Misconceptions about trigger finger: a scoping review. Definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, etiology. Trigger finger solving a maze | Advances in Rheumatology | Full Text
    https://advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42358-024-00379-7
    Trigger finger (TF) is a disorder characterized by snapping or locking a finger. […] Some unreal ambiguity about definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, and etiology are found among researchers and clinicians, leading to a lack of understanding of all aspects of the disease and improper management as many clinicians proceed to anti-inflammatory medications or steroids injection without in-depth patient evaluation. […] Most researchers and clinicians deal with TF as an idiopathic disease. However, the extensive review reveals that TF is a multifactorial disease. It was found that treating associating diseases is basic in treating TF. […] Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common disease associated with TF with prevalence in diabetics is ranged from 1.5% to 20. […] Several mechanisms could explain the increased risk of developing TF in diabetic patients as Tendinopathy which is a common complication in diabetics.
  • #2 Trigger Finger – Trigger Thumb – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/trigger-finger/
    Trigger finger is a condition affecting tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your digits. Other symptoms may include pain and stiffness in the fingers and thumb. The condition is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis. […] While the causes of trigger finger are not well known, several factors may increase your risk for developing the condition. These include: Medical conditions. Trigger finger is more common in people with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Forceful hand activities. The condition is known to occur after forceful use of the fingers and thumb. Age. Trigger finger is more common in older individuals and is rare in children. However, there is a condition called congenital trigger thumb that can result in locked flexion of the child’s thumb.
  • #2 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7080-trigger-finger
    Trigger finger happens when tendons, or their protective sheath, around your fingers or thumb swell up or thicken. […] Swelling in or around the tendons in your fingers or thumb causes trigger finger or trigger thumb. […] Trigger finger happens when the tendons in your affected fingers or thumb become irritated and swollen (inflamed) and cant easily slide through their sheaths. […] A bump (nodule) may also form on your affected tendon, which makes it even more difficult for the tendon to easily glide through its sheath. […] Anyone can develop trigger finger, but its more common in people between the ages of 40 and 60. […] People with certain health conditions are more likely to develop trigger finger, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, diabetes, amyloidosis, and thyroid disease.
  • #2 Trigger Finger – Trigger Thumb – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/trigger-finger/
    In a patient with trigger finger, the A1 pulley becomes inflamed and thickened, making it harder for the flexor tendon to glide through it as the finger bends. Over time, the flexor tendon may also become inflamed and develop a small nodule on its surface, further aggravating the condition. When the digit flexes and the thickened nodule passes through the tight pulley, there is a sensation of catching or popping. This is often painful.
  • #2
    https://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6027/trigger-finger
    Trigger Finger (trigger thumb when involving the thumb) is the inhibition of smooth tendon gliding due to mechanical impingement at the level of the A1 pulley that causes progressive pain, clicking, catching, and locking of the digit. […] Etiology: Pathophysiology: mechanism: caused by stenosing tenosynovitis at the A1 pulley. […] pathophysiology: fibrocartilaginous metaplasia of tendon and/or pulley. […] proliferation of chondrocytes. […] increased type III collagen. […] chronic hyperglycemia creates collagen cross-links: impairs collagen degradation. […] pathoanatomy: occasional pathologic nodule of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. […] flexor digitorum superficialis often unaffected. […] trigger thumb may have a fourth pulley (variable annular pulley) causing stenosis in up to 75% of patients. […] Risk factors: diabetes.
  • #2 Trigger Finger: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1244693-overview
    Trigger finger often results in difficulty flexing or (in this case) extending metacarpophalangeal joint of involved digit. […] The etiology remains unknown or uncertain, though triggering seems to occur more frequently in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or diabetes mellitus (DM). […] The etiology of trigger finger is unknown or uncertain. It is suspected that nodule formation in the tendon, morphologic changes in the pulley, or both in combination may effect triggering, though why these changes are actually initiated remains unknown. […] Thus, in conclusion, the exact etiology remains unknown, but certain conditions such as DM or RA may predispose an individual to triggering of the digit. […] The exact etiology is still unknown, but it is thought that DM or autoimmune conditions may contribute to morphologic changes in the pulley and/or the tendon sheath to cause triggering.
  • #2 What Makes Women More Susceptible to Trigger Finger?
    https://achssurgeons.com/what-makes-women-more-susceptible-to-trigger-finger/
    Trigger finger is a condition where one of your fingers becomes locked in a bent-inward position. This happens because inflammation has narrowed the space within the sheath that surrounds the tendon of your affected finger. […] The causes of trigger finger are predominantly caused by work or hobbies that involve repetitive gripping actions. There is certainly a growing concern about trigger finger, as it’s quickly catching up to the more widely recognized Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as the most common form of repetitive strain injury. These are injuries caused by repetitive motion. […] While the exact reasons for this are unknown, this is likely due to the fact that women’s occupations and daily activities often involve constant gripping or repetitive local trauma. […] Though the numbers point to the disease affecting women more, scientists haven’t found the precise reason for this.
  • #2 Misconceptions about trigger finger: a scoping review. Definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, etiology. Trigger finger solving a maze | Advances in Rheumatology | Full Text
    https://advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42358-024-00379-7
    Trigger finger (TF) is a disorder characterized by snapping or locking a finger. […] Some unreal ambiguity about definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, and etiology are found among researchers and clinicians, leading to a lack of understanding of all aspects of the disease and improper management as many clinicians proceed to anti-inflammatory medications or steroids injection without in-depth patient evaluation. […] Most researchers and clinicians deal with TF as an idiopathic disease. However, the extensive review reveals that TF is a multifactorial disease. It was found that treating associating diseases is basic in treating TF. […] Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common disease associated with TF with prevalence in diabetics is ranged from 1.5% to 20. […] Several mechanisms could explain the increased risk of developing TF in diabetic patients as Tendinopathy which is a common complication in diabetics.
  • #2 Ask Dr. Parisi About Causes of Trigger Finger | Summit Orthopedics
    https://www.summitortho.com/2019/11/25/ask-dr-parisi-about-causes-of-trigger-finger/
    Do you know the four causes of trigger finger? […] Most often, this condition is related to aging, explains Dr. Parisi. Over time, degeneration of tissues in the hand can cause this condition. However, there are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood of this disorder. Dr. Parisi identifies these additional factors. […] Repetitive use of the hand and fingers may contribute to inflammation of the tendon sheath or tendon. […] When rheumatoid arthritis patients develop inflammation around their joint linings and tendons, they are more likely to develop trigger fingers, explains Dr. Parisi. […] People with diabetes or thyroid disorder are more likely to develop trigger finger because both these disorders have an impact on tendon vascularity, points out Dr. Parisi. […] In conclusion, the risk factors for trigger finger include advancing age, tendon aggravation by arthritis, systemic diseases like diabetes and thyroid conditions, and the possibility of repetitive motion injury.
  • #2 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
    https://orthotoc.com/what-is-trigger-finger/
    Trigger finger might be caused by repetitive motions and its more common in women than men. […] A direct cause of trigger finger has never been proven. However, you have a higher risk of developing it if you have one of the following conditions: Arthritis, Diabetes, particularly type I, Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • #2 Misconceptions about trigger finger: a scoping review. Definition, pathophysiology, site of lesion, etiology. Trigger finger solving a maze | Advances in Rheumatology | Full Text
    https://advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42358-024-00379-7
    There is a reported association between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and TF. […] Extra-articular deposition due to gout, pseudo gout, or Amyloidosis can lead to TF. […] TF may occur in familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) (hereditary type) which is systemic Amyloidosis characterized by progressive polyneuropathy, autonomic failure, cardiomyopathy, and connective tissue dysfunction. […] Hypothyroidism is associated with various musculoskeletal diseases since, thyroid hormones play an important role in the development, maturation, and maintaining morphological and functional integrity of the musculoskeletal structures. […] TF is very common in rheumatoid disease. […] Some space-occupying lesions in the tendon bed can constrict the tendon sheath, leading to triggering. […] Hyperextension injury to the finger can lead to triggering, it is possibly due to tears in the tendon sheath which may heal with fibrosis and stenosis of the sheath.
  • #2 Trigger finger causes and treatment – Mayo Clinic Health System
    https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/what-triggers-trigger-finger
    Typically, people 45 and older and those with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis may be predisposed to trigger finger. […] Usually, the tendon sheath becomes irritated due to overwork or injury, so people who do repetitive movements, heavy squeezing or lifting in their work can be prone to the condition.
  • #2 Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/trigger-finger
    Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. […] Repeated movement or forceful use of your finger or thumb can lead to inflammation of a tendon, which can cause trigger finger. […] You also might get trigger finger from something called contact friction, the result of holding something that vibrates. […] Long-term irritation of the tendon sheath can lead to scarring and thickening that affect the tendon’s motion. […] Certain health conditions make you more likely to get it, but trigger finger is usually caused by overwork or strain. The most common causes are jobs or hobbies that involve repetitive movements such as gripping, lifting, and squeezing.
  • #2 Trigger finger: Causes, treatment, and remedies
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327135
    Contact friction: Sometimes, the repeated use of power tools that vibrate in the hand or even holding bicycle handles can lead to trigger finger. […] A specific injury does not usually cause trigger finger. […] People with diabetes are also at a higher risk of trigger finger. An estimated 10% of people with diabetes have trigger finger compared with 23% of the general population.
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    https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2019/08000/a_critical_appraisal_of_adult_trigger_finger_.18.aspx
    Overuse, diabetes, gout, acromegaly, renal disease, glycogen storage diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatoid and musculoskeletal disorders have been associated with TF. Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, have also been associated with TF. […] An HbA1c level greater than 7% is an independent risk factor for the development of TF, but an HbA1c level beyond 7% does not further increase risk. […] The A1 pulley comprised 3 layers. The outer layer is a highly vascularized convex layer that is continuous with the tendon sheath. The inner 2 layers are avascular and function as the concave gliding surface for the tendon; the first layer contains cartilage-like cells, and the second has spindle-shaped fibroblasts with elongated nuclei and compact parallel regular collagenous bundles.
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    https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2019/08000/a_critical_appraisal_of_adult_trigger_finger_.18.aspx
    Pathological transformation begins with a myxoid matrix between collagen and evolves to an irregular distribution of chondromyxoid matrix with vascular hyperplasia. Normal elongated nuclei of fibroblasts are replaced by rounded nuclei of chondrocytes. The accumulation of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and proteoglycan is associated with syndrome severity. […] In TF, abnormal swelling and inflammation have been noted in the flexor tendon and the A1 pulley. However, there does not seem to be an abundance of inflammatory infiltrate, but rather metaplasia. This abnormal response has contributed to a greater pressure between tendon and ligament, which like other musculoskeletal disorders is exacerbated by hyperglycemia. Further research into the etiology, pathology, and histological changes of TF will help to develop novel treatments.
  • #2 Understanding Trigger Finger: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | Beaufort Memorial
    https://www.bmhsc.org/blog/understanding-trigger-finger-causes-symptoms-and-treatments
    Known medically as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger is a prevalent ailment impacting the tendons in your fingers or thumb, resulting in impaired movement. […] While trigger finger is more prevalent in individuals over 40 and tends to affect women more than men, various underlying conditions have been linked to its development. […] „Long-term conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis are associated with trigger finger,” explains Dr. Vandit Sardana, MSC, FRCSC, orthopedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. Furthermore, specific factors such as repetitive motions or overuse injuries can also contribute to the onset of trigger finger. […] Those with diabetes are at a higher risk of experiencing trigger finger, although the precise relationship between the two conditions is not yet fully understood. […] Inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation in the tendons and their protective sheaths, leading to trigger finger symptoms. […] Past hand injuries or certain medical conditions can elevate the likelihood of developing trigger finger.