Steemit Learning Challenge-S22W3; Trigger Finger"

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Assalamu Alaikum friends. Wishing everyone good health. Hope you all are well. By God's grace I am fine too. Today I am here to participate in a wonderful learning competition organized by our teacher @ashkhan. The Topic of this contest is Steemit Learning Challenge-S22W3; Trigger Finger". So this is a very important competition where we can learn some important things. Below are some questions that I will answer correctly. So let's get started.

What's trigger finger? Write in your own words after getting knowledge from the lesson post.

Trigger finger is a physical condition that causes inflammation and swelling of the finger tendons and surrounding tissues. This results in pain when moving the finger and a clicking or locking sensation when bending or straightening the finger. In this condition the finger can sometimes get stuck in a crooked position. It's usually caused by overuse or trauma, and people with conditions like arthritis or diabetes are also more at risk.

Causes of trigger finger	Source

01	Overuse of fingers or doing the same thing over and over again.
02	Finger injury or pressure.
03	Diseases like gout, arthritis, and diabetes mellitus.
04	Incorrect posture or poor ergonomics.

Symptoms of trigger finger :-

01	Finger pain and tenderness, especially when bending or straightening.
02	Redness or swelling in the finger due to swelling of the tendon.
03	Clicking or locking sensation in fingers.
04	Limitation of finger mobility, especially at the metacarpophalangeal joint.

How would you diagnose a trigger finger? Any clinical investigation or assessment tests?

I would follow the steps below to diagnose trigger finger.

• Take patient history : collect patient's occupation, finger overuse habits and injury history. Know if there is any past medical or surgical history.

• Physical examination : check for swelling, redness and pain of the finger. See if there is a clicking or locking sensation when bending or straightening the finger.

• Imaging tests : Using X-rays or ultrasound to look at the condition of the tendon. Do NCS (Nerve Conduction Study) if there is nerve problem.

Special physical examination :-

Flick test	Check for pain and clicking sensation in the finger.
Knotter Test	To confirm the presence of tendon problems.
Trigger test	seeing if pain and clicking are felt when flexing the finger.

Through these steps, the diagnosis is confirmed and the treatment plan is determined by determining the extent of the problem.

Try to practice at least 3 exercises that you have learned from the lesson. Share images, gifs or videos while practicing preferably gifs or videos.

01	Finger Extensor Strengthening

• This exercise strengthens the finger extensor muscles which can be weakened by trigger finger. The finger is stretched using a rubber band or similar device, which is helpful in restoring the strength and function of the finger.

02	Tendon Glides