| Forum topic by Padre | posted 202 days ago | 245 views | 0 times favorited | 5 replies |  |
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Has anyone here ever had a ‘trigger finger?” From the Mayo Clinic: ”Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers or your thumb catches in a bent position. Your finger or thumb may straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. If trigger finger is severe, your finger may become locked in a bent position. Often painful, trigger finger is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions are more susceptible. Trigger finger is also more common in women than in men, and in anyone with diabetes. Treatment of trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, varies depending on the severity.” I have it in the middle finger of my right hand, and I know it is caused by my wood-turning and gripping the tools. BUT: I love turning and building (in the middle of a bow-front writing desk now) and don’t want to (again from the Mayo Clinic): splint it, rest it for 4-6 weeks, etc. Besides, if I splint that finger, I’ll be walking around looking like I’m flipping everyone off! :) Any opinions? -- Chip -- Manchester, Connecticut "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." 
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