Patients often report that a finger locks after making a fist and cannot reopen easily.
The intensity of this phenomenon varies and frequently occurs after repetitive manual activities.
The cause is a mechanical obstruction at the level of the tendon, which prevents it from gliding smoothly through its sheath.
This obstruction is typically due to tendovaginitis (inflammation of the tendon sheath), which leads to a thickening of the tendon tissue or the sheath itself.
Fortunately, this problem can be treated with a small surgical procedure.
By releasing the affected tendon sheath, the gliding movement of the tendon can be restored, resulting in smooth and pain-free finger motion.
We are happy to advise you personally at our clinic in Oldenburg.