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Clutch Finger

Isleoman

Isleoman

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All those miles catching up. I guess it’s also called trigger finger. Anyone had issues with their fingers on the left hand having difficulty opening and closing? My left ring finger has been giving me a locked up sensation when opened and closed. I see you can use advil and other anti-inflamatories. Anyone actually had surgery to correct it? Going to start using my index finger for relief
 
Yes, I can lay my left hand flat with no discomfort. I’m familiar with D. contracture. Had a co-worker with it.

My right hand is fine. When I make the "pull in the clutch motion" I get mild pain in two lower joints on the two middle fingers. At times it feels like my ring finger locks / clicks either open or closed. It’s more noticeable off the bike than it is actually pulling clutch in. I had read that it was possible to hit a spot in your palm with a needle (surgery) and correct it by lengthening something.

My cable isn’t that old but I’ll take another look at it for lube.
 
Isleoman,

I cover both the brake and the clutch levers with 2 fingers (pointing and middle).

Awkward at first, but works for me.

Jim
 
I use four fingers on the clutch and two on the brake.
Nice long ride yesterday and my clutch hand is sore like arthritis in my index finger knuckles.
At 64 I guess this shouldn't be a shock, but it is a new sensation.
 
My trigger finger “carpal tunnel” was getting to be too much of a pain. Saw Dr. yesterday and have hand “procedure” scheduled in 10 days. My concern was he’d say I shouldn’t ride any more. Dr. was confident I would be as good as new in a month. Woohoo.

My left ring finger occasionally locks up in closed position and I’ve been getting concerned about being able to put the full force of my left arm/hand into action if something unexpected happens like the bike tipping over etc. Been having issues autographing checks as well which is as much writing as I do these days.
 
Isleoman said:
My trigger finger “carpal tunnel” was getting to be too much of a pain. Saw Dr. yesterday and have hand “procedure” scheduled in 10 days. My concern was he’d say I shouldn’t ride any more. Dr. was confident I would be as good as new in a month. Woohoo.

My left ring finger occasionally locks up in closed position and I’ve been getting concerned about being able to put the full force of my left arm/hand into action if something unexpected happens like the bike tipping over etc. Been having issues autographing checks as well which is as much writing as I do these days.
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Good luck with the procedure. Let us know how it works out.
 
Isleoman said:
My trigger finger “carpal tunnel” was getting to be too much of a pain. Saw Dr. yesterday and have hand “procedure” scheduled in 10 days. My concern was he’d say I shouldn’t ride any more. Dr. was confident I would be as good as new in a month. Woohoo.

My left ring finger occasionally locks up in closed position and I’ve been getting concerned about being able to put the full force of my left arm/hand into action if something unexpected happens like the bike tipping over etc. Been having issues autographing checks as well which is as much writing as I do these days.
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Getting old is definitely not for those without intestinal fortitude. Things you take for granted start wearing out, and that's if you're lucky.
My riding buddy is 79 , so the bar for me is pretty high. I just try to keep up and enjoy it while I can. Every day truly is a gift!
 
Olpainless said:
Getting old is definitely not for those without intestinal fortitude. Things you take for granted start wearing out, and that's if you're lucky.
My riding buddy is 79 , so the bar for me is pretty high. I just try to keep up and enjoy it while I can. Every day truly is a gift!
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I can’t wait for the procedure which only takes about 20 minutes, unfortunately the Dr called in sick and its rescheduled for a couple weeks from now.

I’ll be New Hand Luke come 2026. It’s really the thing that tires me the most on long rides. I’m old…. but fit …...and I don’t want to give up just yet.
 
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