Table 1.
Classification of trigger thumb in children according to Sujimoto.
| Sugimoto Staging of Trigger Thumb | |
|---|---|
| Stage I | Palpable Notta nodule +, no triggering/snapping |
| Stage II | Active triggering, seen on active IP joint extension |
| Stage III | Passive triggering, seen on passive IP joint extension, active IP joint extension not possible |
| Stage IV | Rigid type, no active or passive extension possible. |