Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Developing Trigger Finger? A Case-Control Analysis of 198 804 Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trigger finger (TF) causes pain and functional impairment. Previous studies have associated TF with carpal tunnel syndrome, which has been linked to obesity. This study investigated the relationship between obesity and the prevalence of TF.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from the TriNetX Research Network (2006-2024). Patients with risk factors for TF (rheumatoid arthritis, gout, amyloidosis, prior carpal tunnel release, spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, hypothyroidism, Dupuytren disease, and diabetes mellitus) were excluded. Two cohorts were compared: (1) patients diagnosed with TF; and (2) those without. The groups underwent propensity score matching based on demographic attributes using a 1:1 nearest neighbor approach. Each patien

SUBMITTER: Kahan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11826819 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature