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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Clinical profile of trigger finger patients at Aricanti hospital, Gianyar
Authors
I Putu Lari Sandy
Abstract

Background: Trigger finger is a common hand disorder caused by the thickening of the flexor tendon sheath, leading to painful clicking or locking of the digit. This study aimed to characterize the clinical profile of patients presenting with trigger finger at a regional hospital in Gianyar, Bali, to identify common demographic and etiological patterns. 

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of 187 patients diagnosed with trigger finger at Aricanti Hospital between January 2022 and December 2023. Data extracted included patient age, sex, affected hand and digit, occupation, associated comorbidities (such as diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis), and the primary treatment modality received. 

Key Findings: The majority of patients were female (72%), with a mean age of 58.5 years. The most frequently involved digit was the thumb (41%), followed by the ring finger (28%). The right hand was more commonly affected (55%). A significant proportion of patients were engaged in manual labor or farming (48%), and 34% had a concurrent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Conservative management with corticosteroid injection was the most common initial treatment (65%), with a success rate of 82% at 6-week follow-up. 

Conclusion: The typical trigger finger patient at this institution is a middle-aged woman, often with occupational risk factors or associated diabetes. The thumb is the most susceptible digit. These findings underscore the importance of patient education on ergonomics and the management of comorbidities, while confirming the high efficacy of corticosteroid injections as a first-line therapy in this specific population.
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Pages:14-18
How to cite this article:
I Putu Lari Sandy "Clinical profile of trigger finger patients at Aricanti hospital, Gianyar". World Journal of Psychology, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 14-18
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