Common Symptoms: A visible lump, which may change in size. While often painless, they can cause pain if they press on a nearby nerve.

Our Approach: If the cyst is not causing pain or limiting activity, observation may be all that’s needed. If it is symptomatic, we may recommend temporary splinting or aspiration (draining the fluid). For cysts that are painful or persistent, surgical removal is a highly effective option to remove the cyst and its stalk, reducing the chance of recurrence.

What is it? A condition where one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may bend or straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released.

Common Symptoms: Finger stiffness, a popping or clicking sensation, a tender nodule at the base of the affected finger, and the finger locking in a bent position.

Our Approach: Most cases of trigger finger can be resolved without surgery. We often start with rest and splinting. A simple steroid injection is highly effective at reducing the inflammation and resolving the triggering. For persistent cases, a quick, minimally invasive surgical release can be performed in the office to provide lasting relief.