... I suffered with the same problem for a long time. Not sure of the name but think its called Trigger Finger or Locked Finger. It is easy to cure. What happens in your fingers when you open or close them there's a sleeve that it slides into. ... (3 replies)

... ing it in a bent shape. Sometimes you can straighten it slowly as other tendons are still working but in advanced cases, the tendon can't be straightened and the finger stays locked. ... (1 replies)

... While washing, my ring finger in my left hand gets locked and I release the lock slowly. It is slightly painful. Can I get medical advice on this please. ... (1 replies)

... This is known as 'Trigger Finger'. I had it for several years. Once the finger is locked in bent position, it is painful to straighten it and yes there is a 'pop' when you straighten it. ... (5 replies)

... my finger will do it especially in the mornings,dr says it is trigger finger and requires surgery.I dont know if that is what is wrong with yours,something to get checked though. ... (2 replies)

... finger on my right hand locks into place and draws the muscle up my arm to my elbow causing cramping pain that continues until I take my other hand and open the finger back up and hold it open with my other hand. This has occured more recently. It is much like a leg cramp. ... (2 replies)

... It sounds like trigger finger. I had it in both hands and had surgery on both hands at different times. It solved the problem and I'm fine today. You might want to see a hand specialist. (3 replies)

... It is probably the condition commonly known as 'trigger finger'. I currently have it in my right thumb. It can be due either to inflamation in a tendon or to arthritis in a joint. There are two possible cures: (1) Wait perhaps several months for it to settle down or (2) have an injection of cortisone into the offending item. I tried accupuncture but gave up after two very... (3 replies)

... any suggestions how to deal with a finger that will go into a locked position and become painful and difficult to straighen???? johndoe76 (3 replies)

... Hi Juliah, I know exactly what you're talking about. When you said "pinky" locking that was the key. Mine started about 4 weeks after my hip surgery (August '04) and I thought it was coming from my using the canes and gripping so tightly....or that I injured something from using my hands so much to get out of bed, chairs, etc. I had such pain in the mornings that I... (2 replies)

... Does not sound fun. Have u been diagnosed with any type of artritis? I have not had anthing lock but one of my index fingers sometimes will just stay curled up and stiff if I try to open it. Maybe try ice or heat?? Sometimes the simplest things can help sometimes. (2 replies)