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Trigger finger at wrist caused by degenerative changes of the flexor tendon sheath and carpal tunnel syndrome: a case report

Qiao Wang, Jiang Kian Hong Jackson, Meng Ai Png

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Trigger finger at wrist is a rare condition. Symptoms include finger triggering, snapping or catching at the wrist level. Carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression neuropathy are almost always associated. We reported one case which was caused by degenerative changes of the flexor tendon sheath and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Trigger finger at wrist is a rare condition. Symptoms include finger triggering, snapping or catching at the wrist level. Carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression neuropathy are almost always associated. We reported one case which was caused by degenerative changes of the flexor tendon sheath and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Trigger finger at wrist is a rare condition. Symptoms include finger triggering, snapping or catching at the wrist level. Carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression neuropathy are almost always associated. We reported one case which was caused by degenerative changes of the flexor tendon sheath and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Key concepts: Wrist, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Medicine, Carpal tunnel, Trigger finger, Median nerve, Tendon, Upper limb

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