Paediatric trigger thumb: Diagnostic pearls.
Nicholas L HudockMichael W GirgisGabriel D GlaunWilliam L HennrikusPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2024)
Children with trigger thumbs who ultimately undergo surgery present with distinct physical exam findings, including a volar nodule and a fixed flexion contracture. Understanding these pearls can minimise misdiagnosis of the condition as a fracture or dislocation. Highlighting trigger thumbs during musculoskeletal education for paediatric and primary care physicians is recommended. Surgical outcomes were excellent in patients aged 2-8 years old.
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