Table 1 Distribution of the signs and symptoms of TF ad CTS in our population
From: Concomitant presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger
Symptom | Trigger finger alone% | CTS alone% | Trigger finger and CTS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Painful nodule | 82% | 0% | 62% |
Catching | 71% | 0% | 44% |
Popping/clicking | 47% | 0% | 36% |
Stuck in flexion | 12% | 0% | 8% |
Pain over A1 pulley | 100% | 4% | 91% |
Decreased grip strength | 59% | 92% | 91% |
Median nerve numbness/tingling | 6% | 100% | 80% |
Nighttime waking | 29% | 84% | 77% |
Tinnel test positive | 6% | 96% | 70% |
Phalen test positive | 6% | 68% | 58% |
Thenar Atrophy | 0% | 24% | 24% |
PIP joint contracture | 24% | 29% | 48% |
Thenar Strength/5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 |