When immigrants first came over to North America they brought the game of hockey with them. The first hockey game is believed to be played in Canada near Ontario around 1870 or so. It would be a long while until the NHL as we know it was to be born.
In a younger child, the surgery should be considered if congenital trigger thumb is not resolved by 12 months of age. Most surgical procedures for congenital trigger thumb can be postponed until the age of 2 yrs, but should be operated before 3 yrs because of possible flexion contractures.
Symptoms associated with trigger finger include a tender bump under the palm crease at the base of the finger, swelling and stiffness and pain in the middle joint of the finger. Instead of a smooth gliding finger, the digit will hesitate, click or snap during bending or straightening. What causes trigger finger? The exact cause of trigger finger is unknown, but it is generally seen more in women and those working in jobs requiring repetitive gripping. Sometimes, underlying illnesses that cause inflammation such as arthritis, gout, diabetes and auto-immune disease, can cause trigger finger.