Clicking or catching during movement
Symptoms that recur with gripping or finger motion can be reviewed in consultation.
Trigger finger consultation
A finger that catches or locks needs assessment of the symptoms and function.
Triggering can create pain, clicking, catching, or locking during finger movement. The consultation reviews the pattern, associated symptoms, and the alternatives relevant to your case.
Hand assessmentGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
Finger locking can have different patterns and levels of impact.
The affected finger, movement changes, pain, grip limitations, and prior treatment are reviewed before a treatment option is considered.
A finger that locks or is hard to straighten
Describe when it happens, how often, and how it affects work or daily tasks.
When to consult
When a trigger finger assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
Clicking or catching during movement
Symptoms that recur with gripping or finger motion can be reviewed in consultation.
A finger that locks or is hard to straighten
Describe when it happens, how often, and how it affects work or daily tasks.
Persistent pain or function limits
Bring information about any previous treatment, splinting, injections, or studies.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a trigger finger consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
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Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause trigger finger?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: For a finger injury with deformity, loss of sensation, a pale or cold finger, or uncontrolled bleeding, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.