Description

Eastwood et al developed a classification for grading trigger finger, which is a form of stenosing tenosynovitis that affects the digital flexor tendon sheath. The severity of the defect is associated with disability and management. The authors are from Bristol Royal Infirmary in England.


 

Parameters:

(1) quality of finger movement in flexion and extension

(2) ability to correct

 

Finger Movement

Ability to Correct

Term

Grade

even

NA

none

0

uneven

NA

mild

1

tendency to flexion

actively correctable

moderate

2

tendency to flexion

passively correctable

severe

3

fixed in flexion

unable

locked

4

 

Grade 2 or higher is associated with disability in hand function.

 


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