Trigger Finger Pathway

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Lab tests or imaging tests, like an ultrasound or x-ray, are usually not needed for trigger finger. To diagnose trigger finger and talk about treatment options, your healthcare provider usually only needs to check your hands and ask questions about your symptoms.

Even though trigger finger doesn’t usually require tests, you can access your health records at any time using secure online tools:

trigger finger pathway map

Trigger Finger Pathway

Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat trigger-finger.
Patient Pathway Summary

Current as of: April 7, 2025

Author: Provincial Pathways Unit, Primary Care Alberta, and Alberta Health Services

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