If you need Trigger Finger Release, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Trigger Finger Release?
Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger)
Trigger finger occurs when a tendon sheath in the finger becomes inflamed and narrowed, causing the finger to catch, snap, or lock when bent. It is more common in people with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or jobs requiring repetitive gripping. In mild cases, steroid injections resolve the problem; when injections fail, a surgical release cuts through the constricted sheath under local anaesthetic, immediately restoring smooth finger movement.
How private health insurance can help with Trigger Finger Release
PMI covers a specialist hand surgery consultation, any diagnostic imaging required, the injection or day-case surgical release, and post-operative hand therapy if needed.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
