Trigger finger occurs when an inflamed tendon sheath creates a narrowed tunnel, causing the finger to lock painfully in a bent position. When steroid injections fail to resolve this mechanical catch, surgery is typically effective at restoring smooth movement by releasing the A1 pulley. In Singapore, the total cost of trigger finger surgery varies widely […]

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb, which affects the smooth lining of the tendons, called the synovium, and leads to pain, swelling, and restricted movement. Normally, the tendons glide effortlessly through small compartments in the wrist, but when the synovium becomes inflamed, this […]

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