T.J. Posted January 23, 2008 #1 Posted January 23, 2008 Well I go to the doctor today and get my finger checked out. It is called a trigger finger. It will snap down on the palm of my hand and then I have to grab it and pull it back up. It is all swollen right now. It might not work to good come riding season so I figured I better get it fixed now while it's cold out. Has anyone ever had this problem? Buy the way of all fingers, it is the middle one.
hipshot Posted January 23, 2008 #2 Posted January 23, 2008 no sir. never heard of such a malady. sure hope you get if fixed up, though! just jt
Snarley Bill Posted January 23, 2008 #3 Posted January 23, 2008 better better stay away from guns for awhile. hope that finger gets fixed okay.
Kregerdoodle Posted January 23, 2008 #4 Posted January 23, 2008 Never heard of that.. but at least it is going down to your palm and not the other way!!!
Condor Posted January 23, 2008 #5 Posted January 23, 2008 Ligament damage? Taken a shot to the back of the hand lately?
Guest KitCarson Posted January 23, 2008 #6 Posted January 23, 2008 I was thinking that it might be useful:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:but seems to be pointing the wrong way.......I need to behave is what I need to do. Hope they get it fixed up for you......sounds like a tendon to me.
dragerman Posted January 23, 2008 #7 Posted January 23, 2008 Although I’ve heard of it I’m not familiar with ‘trigger finger’... suppose staying away from guns would be a good idea (too funny). I was wondering though what triggered the finger to start doing that?? Two weeks ago while I was making the bed as I was pushing the blanket down between the mattress and the foot board I heard a snap! When I pulled my hand out the tip of my middle finger was bent and I couldn’t straighten it up. Apparently I have a small fracture and what’s sometimes referred as ‘hammer finger’. I have to keep it in a splint for 4 weeks and if that doesn’t work I may require surgery. I tried o get a note from the doctor so I wouldn’t have to make the bed but that didn’t go over very well... This domestic stuff is dangerous!! Good luck with your finger!
Guest Slutty Posted January 23, 2008 #8 Posted January 23, 2008 TJ, Fairly common ailment among us that are getting older. Mine affects little finger.... curling about half way down. Gonna live with it as long as I can. Can feel growths along the tendon from mid palm up to last joint. Good luck with your surgery. Slutty
Eck Posted January 23, 2008 #9 Posted January 23, 2008 OK, I surely am no Doctor, and being like most here I too didnt know what trigger finger was, so I looked it up. Here ya go! The cause of trigger finger is a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. Tendons are fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. Each tendon is surrounded by a protective sheath — which in turn is lined with a substance called tenosynovium. The tenosynovium releases lubricating fluid that allows the tendon to glide smoothly within its protective sheath as you bend and straighten your finger — like a cord through a lubricated pipe. But if the tenosynovium becomes inflamed from repetitive strain injury or overuse or due to inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the space within the tendon sheath can become narrow and constricting. The tendon can't glide through the sheath easily, at times catching the finger in a bent position before popping straight. With each catch, the tendon itself becomes irritated and inflamed, worsening the problem. With prolonged inflammation, scarring and thickening (fibrosis) can occur and bumps (nodules) can form. http://www.mayoclinic.com/images/image_popup/r7_triggerfinger.jpg
Hart Posted January 23, 2008 #10 Posted January 23, 2008 TJ Me too, both hands on the index finger. It's not real bad yet but is getting worse. I would be interested to know what the Doc says. Great post Eck , Thanks John
Guest art Posted January 23, 2008 #11 Posted January 23, 2008 Very simple surgery come down to Texas and I give ya the venture ride discount.
T.J. Posted January 23, 2008 Author #12 Posted January 23, 2008 Well I just got back from the Dr. and it is the sleeve that surrounds the tendon. It has clamped around the tendon like Chinese Hand cuffs. I have to go back on Tuesday to get a cortisone shot. He couldn't give me one today because the insurance wouldn't cover it today but on Tuesday they will. Go figure that one. Anyway if two shots won't fix it, I will have to have surgery. Trigger finger, also known as dry tendon.
dray Posted January 23, 2008 #13 Posted January 23, 2008 I have a friend who has the same problem he's had his fixed twice over a few years and now he said he wont have it fixed again as every time it takes less time to just go right back he cant even straighten his now its been two years sence his last surgery he's thinking of just having it removed
T.J. Posted January 23, 2008 Author #14 Posted January 23, 2008 If I have to remove my finger for that reason. I will put it in a pickel jar and charge the grandkids to see it every time they come over. Or, I could mount it and have a caption that says "Thats my middle finger" I have a friend who has the same problem he's had his fixed twice over a few years and now he said he wont have it fixed again as every time it takes less time to just go right back he cant even straighten his now its been two years sence his last surgery he's thinking of just having it removed
Guest Popeye Posted January 23, 2008 #15 Posted January 23, 2008 TJ; If you have to have it cut off, get it stuffed & mount it on a stick. Then it will still be very useful when out in traffic. Seriousl, I'm sure there are better options than lopping it off. However, if it affects your riding..................
noahzark Posted January 23, 2008 #16 Posted January 23, 2008 Well I just got back from the Dr. and it is the sleeve that surrounds the tendon. It has clamped around the tendon like Chinese Hand cuffs. I have to go back on Tuesday to get a cortisone shot. He couldn't give me one today because the insurance wouldn't cover it today but on Tuesday they will. Go figure that one. Anyway if two shots won't fix it, I will have to have surgery. Trigger finger, also known as dry tendon. TJ, I've had trigger finger for a few years now. In my instance, it was brought on by diabetes (so the doctor says). I've had the injections you're talking about. I don't know the exact compound but there is a numbing agent and a mild steriod to shrink the tendon (if I understood the doctor correctly). My injections were in the knuckles of my index fingers and at the base of my thumb. There is some pain, but grin and bear it because it's worth it. As far as how long between treatments, it will vary. My first one lasted for a few--3 or 4 years--and the last one, a little over 2 years ago is still effective. If the injections don't work, I believe the next step is similar to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, but don't quote me on that--I haven't gotten that far yet. Do you really need to fix the condition? Don't know, it seems to me to be more of a nuisance than something that has serious consequences. Shouldn't be a problem riding with it/them: your fingers will not be in a position to "trigger" and griping the handlebar will also prevent it. Ride on and good luck.
FreezyRider Posted January 23, 2008 #17 Posted January 23, 2008 I've had this condition for going on 30 years. Middle finger, right hand. Caused by high production mig-welding for too many years. It used to be only an inconvenience....and a conversation piece when I showed it to my friends.....but now it's starting to bother me. Sometimes gets real painful for a week or so, then subsides. The worst thing is that my hand keeps going numb when riding (throttle hand...glad I have the cruise control) and I have to lower it to my side and shake it around for awhile to get the blood flowing again. I'll tell ya....getting old sucks.
autopilot Posted January 24, 2008 #18 Posted January 24, 2008 Freezyrider, I couldn't agree more about the getting old thing. My middle finger on my clutch hand triggers. I sorta mangled my index finger and took off a chunk of thumb a couple years ago in a home improvement episode and still have issues hanging on to the grip (or hammers or glasses or coffee cups...I guess that's why we get 2 of them.....of course it goes without saying that if I bang up the other one I'm really screwed.. .......or hammered). The hand does get a little sore after a while though, especially if I'm riding around town having to shift a lot. If it gets bad enough I'll put an Autclutch on the RSTD and forget about it! Pretty nifty actually! If interested....http://www.efmautoclutch.com/harley.shtml Page has video clips and a line item for V-Max & ventures. autopilot
Pilot Posted January 24, 2008 #19 Posted January 24, 2008 Although I’ve heard of it I’m not familiar with ‘trigger finger’... suppose staying away from guns would be a good idea (too funny). I was wondering though what triggered the finger to start doing that?? Two weeks ago while I was making the bed as I was pushing the blanket down between the mattress and the foot board I heard a snap! When I pulled my hand out the tip of my middle finger was bent and I couldn’t straighten it up. Apparently I have a small fracture and what’s sometimes referred as ‘hammer finger’. I have to keep it in a splint for 4 weeks and if that doesn’t work I may require surgery. I tried o get a note from the doctor so I wouldn’t have to make the bed but that didn’t go over very well... This domestic stuff is dangerous!! Good luck with your finger! No No No you have it all wrong...........Use a HAMMER to put it back together.
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