- Conditions
Trigger Finger:
Relief From Locking and Stiffness
Does your finger catch, lock, or “pop” when you try to straighten it? Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) can make simple tasks painful and frustrating. Dr. Franko offers same- or next-day appointments in San Leandro so you can get back to normal quickly.
Do these symptoms fit you?
- Finger that locks, clicks, or gets stuck when bending/straightening
- Pain or swelling at the base of the finger
- Stiffness in the morning
- Needing to use your other hand to release a stuck finger
When to see a surgeon
- If your finger locks daily or causes significant pain
- If splints, anti-inflammatory medication, or rest haven't worked
- If your hand function is limited at work or during hobbies
What Dr. Franko does differently
Fast access
for painful conditions — see Dr. Franko tomorrow if needed
Direct surgeon care
no hand-offs, Dr. Franko manages your treatment personally
Continuity until resolution
Dr. Franko follow you through recovery
Treatment Options
Non-surgical
Splints, activity modification, cortisone injections
Surgical
Trigger finger release, usually a quick outpatient procedure with immediate relief of locking
UltraGuide TFR™
A minimally invasive ultrasound-guided release using local anesthesia. Minimal downtime.
Recovery Timeline
- Cortisone injections may give relief within days
- After surgery, most patients resume light use in 1–2 weeks
- Full comfort and grip strength return over several weeks
What to bring
- Any prior test results or treatment notes
- Insurance card and medication list
- Notes on which fingers are affected and when symptoms are worst
- Start Your Recovery Today
Ready for Relief?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trigger finger?
Trigger finger is a tendonitis that occurs in the palm resulting in pain, stiffness and “clicking” or “sticking” of any finger in the hand.
Who gets trigger finger?
Anyone can get trigger finger! Including young children through adults.
Does it go away on its own?
Like many conditions of inflammation, trigger can improve and sometimes resolve on its own. However, it often needs a little help from medications, splinting, injections or surgery.
Are steroid injections effective?
Yes. Steroid injections are very effective at providing temporary relief from trigger finger symptoms, and sometimes permanently cure the symptoms.
When is surgery recommended?
When steroid injections fail to resolve the symptoms, surgical release of the tight “pulley” is recommended to restore full, painfree function.
Can trigger finger be fixed without surgery?
Sometimes it can resolve on its own or improve with steroid injections, but surgery is often the most reliable way to “cure” trigger finger.