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  • Trigger finger

    Trigger finger is a condition that affects 1 or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.

  • Mallet finger

    Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards. Find out about the condition, its treatment and causes.

  • Herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger)

    Find out about herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger) including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Broken finger or thumb

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken finger or thumb, what you should do, and how long it takes to heal.

  • Trigger finger - Treatment

    Read about the possible treatment options for trigger finger including anti-inflammatory medication, splinting, corticosteroid injections and, in severe cases, surgery.

  • Trigger finger - Causes

    Trigger finger is caused by swelling affecting one of the tendons in your fingers or thumb. However it's not known exactly why the swelling occurs.

  • Finger pain

    Find out what to do about finger pain, when to get help and the common causes.

  • Rectal examination

    A rectal examination is where a doctor or nurse inserts a finger into your bottom (rectum) to feel for abnormalities. Find out why it's needed and what happens before, during and after the procedure.

  • Raynaud's

    Find out about Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes.

  • Gangrene

    Gangrene is a serious condition in which a loss of blood supply causes tissue to die. It can affect any part of the body but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers and hands.