Question 1

nodules on top of finger joints, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Peri: Chondral  cysts, or rheumatoid nodules, or oa, or reticular histiocytosis.Among others.

Question 2

could the arthritic lump on my finger joint be removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the location they are usually called bouchard's or heberden's nodules.  They are rarely of an significance, but are harbingers of joint arthritis.  Removing them usually trades a bump for a scar, and recurrence does occur.

Question 3

i'm a pianist and violist with arthritic bone spurs in my finger
joints (no pain). with viola, spurs get in the way of playing.
dissolution of spurs?

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Spurs: These relatives of osteoarthritis don't dissolve. Anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve may reduce the amount of inflammation,however. A rheumatologist is best qualified to advise you.

Question 4

what are hard growths on finger joints?

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Arthritic change: Can be one cause. It's a process of cartilage destruction and chronic bone inflammation.

Question 5

my finger joints lock ?

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Trigger fingers: Locking fingers in flexion as in making a fist r due 2 flexor tendons that have some swelling ; when they pass under the pulleys that guide ur tendons during motion they pop through the pulleys ; trap them in flexion. There r treatments available so c a hand surgeon 4 evaluation.

Question 6

how can you tend a swollen finger joint?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: You really need to have it evaluated to determine the cause and the treatment options. See a rheumatologist.

Question 7

how do you treat finger joint stiffness?

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Therapy: Depending upon the cause of the stiffness, you might need to see an occupational therapist. They work with problems of the hand. You might have a trigger finger, arthritis, dupuytren's contracture or joint inflammation. See a board certified orthopedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

how can one treat a swollen finger joint?

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It depends: First, your doctor needs to diagnose what is causing the swelling.  There can be many causes and each one requires a different treatment.  If it is caused by arthritis, anti-inflammants may be prescribed.  If it is an infection, antibiotics.  If it is from trauma; rest.  You get the picture.  Get a diagnosis first and then the treatment is prescribed.

Question 9

is it bad for you to crack your finger joints?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure: The study of 300 people how cracks there fingers, -cracking was not associated with arthritis, it was associated with damage to ligaments that surround the joint and dislocation of tendons. There may also be a connection with soft tissue injuries. There is no real benefit either from cracking your knuckles and/or joints.

Question 10

what causes my right ring finger joint to hurt ?

Accepted Answer

I just counted: There are 3 joints: closer to the hand, the next one called proximal interphalangeal joint, then there is the one near the fingernail, the distal interpharyngeal joint. Likely, arthritis is the cause of your discomfort.

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What are hard growths on finger joints?

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