Hope I can help. The tendon that causes trigger finger is below the area of the DC. The DC is not due to a tendon. It is my understanding that DC is DNA predisposed. You will get it sometime. But, I have had 3 trigger fingers, and the last one I let go way too long. After I finally had the surgery on it ( which is a simple one) there was the cord of DC in my hand. Now, I notice, other tiny tiny nodules in my other hand, and I think I probably had that already in the hand with the trigger finger. I think the trama of the trigger finger did bring this out. It was already there, but it brought it out. I am beginning to think from reading on this forum, that people with DC also seem to tend to have other hand problems as well. I also think, that when I let the trigger finger go so long, it caused the DC to flare up and take over. The trigger finger is gone now, but the DC is here to stay. If you have more questions on treatment of the DC check out www.handcenter.org.
Hope I helped
Patty

Thanks – I’ll do some more research
Liz

Hi Kids..
When I saw Dr. Eaton, I had a tendon in my wrist that he snipped.....He said, often people with D.D. HAVE A DOUBLE SET OF TENDONS.....just passing the imfo. on to others..Always check with DR.