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Jan 25, 2025 · Trigger Finger (trigger thumb when involving the thumb) is the inhibition of smooth tendon gliding due to mechanical impingement at the level of the A1 pulley that
2 days ago · The goal of the procedure is to release the A1 pulley, which is the pulley responsible for blocking tendon movement. After release, the flexor tendon can glide more e
Nov 13, 2025 · Detailed guide to the A1 pulley: the anatomical structure responsible for Trigger Finger. Review causes, diagnosis, and effective treatment paths.
Oct 9, 2024 · Trigger finger (also called stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) is caused by a disparity in the size of the flexor tendons and the surrounding retinacular pulley system
Jan 15, 2025 · Trigger fingers are a type of stenosing tenosynovitis involving the flexor digitorum superficialis at the level of the A1 pulley. It develops due to repetitive micr
1 day ago · What is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger, also known as stenosing flexor tenosynovitis, is a common hand condition caused by a size mismatch between the flexor tendon an
Feb 5, 2024 · Trigger finger classically involves the A1 pulley sheath located at the metacarpophalangeal joint, which is the proximal section of the tendon sheath, but it can als
Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the A1 pulley’s anatomy, its role in finger flexion, length variations, and its connection to trigger finger.
On the tendon sheath are pulleys that keep the tendons close to the bone to provide smooth gliding motions. The pulley at the base of the finger is called the A1 Pulley and is invo
Aug 19, 2024 · Specifically, the affected tendon is caught at the edge of the first anular (A1) pulley. The etiology remains unknown or uncertain, though triggering seems to occur