In this case it is almost always transient, and resolves fully with time. Treatment consists of resting with a removable splint, using anti inflammatory medication, utilizing physical therapy, injecting with steroids, and if symptoms persist a surgical release provides excellent relief. This is a condition attributed to wear and tear. A finger tendon will become enlarged and will lose its ability to smoothly glide through a tendon sheath which is required to direct its motion. This is a very common condition and tends to increase in frequency with age and activity level.
Effective treatment consists of injecting into the tendon sheath to produce reduction in swelling.
Most often, within a few days of an injection function improves considerably. If however, relief is not achieved, a surgical release can be performed under local anesthesia.