A tendon that flexes the thumb, which can become enlarged in cases of trigger thumb. A1 Pulley: A fibrous structure in the hand that helps guide the tendons as they move, which can become stenotic ...

These include autoimmune forms of arthritis as well as Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger ... and tendons (tendinopathy), leading to morning hand stiffness.

In severe cases, you might have to use your opposite hand to straighten your finger out after you bend it. Trigger thumb can also cause a nodule, or "bump," on the tendon, which you can feel at ...

the pain and stiffness was coming from the sugar-coating of her tendons and soft tissue of the hand. Another common issue that can be triggered by diabetes is called trigger finger. It occurs when ...