This condition can appear spontaneously. A catching/ locking will be felt when bending the finger or thumb and there will be pain on straightening.
These problems can be helped by injection into the area to stop the tendon catching as it runs through its sheath.
Physiotherapy using ultrasound and massage can aid recovery.
This injury is usually caused by a forceful bend on the tip of a finger or thumb. The tip of the digit will droop and will not fully straighten. There may also be pain and swelling in the area.
It is important to seek a medical opinion as soon as possible and then splintage can be used for six to eight weeks to support the finger.
During this time physiotherapy can be used to monitor skin condition, progress and splint requirements.
