title: Extensor tendon sheath stenosis resulting in triggering of the little finger.
abstract: An isolated constriction of the tendon sheath of extensor digiti minimi caused triggering of the little finger. Incision of the tendon sheath resulted in recovery of frictionless gliding of the tendon.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: O'Rourke
authors: T
authors: T
authors: O'Sullivan
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Stephens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005384:Finger Joint; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery