Matthews Amber, Smith Kristen, Read Laura, Nicholas Joyce, Schmidt Eric
At the time this article was written, Amber Matthews and Kristen Smith were students in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va. Ms. Matthews now practices pediatrics at Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, Va. Ms. Smith now practices critical care at Central Lynchburg General Hospital. Laura Read is director of didactic education in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg. Joyce Nicholas is director of evaluation, assessment, and compliance in the PA program at the University of Lynchburg. Eric Schmidt is an assistant professor at the University of Lynchburg. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2019 Jan;32(1):17-21. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000550281.42592.97.
Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis, more commonly known as trigger finger, is one of the most common causes of hand pain and dysfunction. Clinicians must be able to identify the disorder, know the broad range of treatment options, and counsel patients on the treatment best suited for their condition. Awareness of the economic burden each option entails is central to optimizing treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
狭窄性屈指肌腱腱鞘炎,更为人熟知的名称是扳机指,是手部疼痛和功能障碍最常见的原因之一。临床医生必须能够识别这种疾病,了解广泛的治疗选择,并就最适合患者病情的治疗方法为患者提供咨询。了解每种治疗选择所带来的经济负担对于优化治疗效果和患者满意度至关重要。