Question 1

always cracking mp joints in fingers and big toe and even dip joints in fingers. cannot stop as this has been ongoing for over 4 years. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Snap, crackle &amp; pop.: It is a habit, and like most habits, both good and bad, very hard to break. You can spend a lot of money and time for help, but in the end, you either want to stop or not. I can think of a lot of worse things to spend your time doing.

Question 2

when i press or move my left index finger i get pain in 'dip' joint on the underside though and slightly on sides of finger. no pain on top of finger?

Accepted Answer

Your index : Finger may be inflamed. You can try taking Ibuprofen 600-800 mg every  8 hours for two days then as needed. If there was trauma involved , be sure to check for possible fracture and see ortho surgeon.

Question 3

why can you not extend the dip and pip joints of the finger due to ulnar nerve lesion?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: Is responsible for abduction (spreading your fingers and extension of the 4-5th fingers. It also provides sensation to that area if you have a lesion in the nerve the signal from the nerve will not get to those muscles.

Question 4

bilateral finger pain at dip joints and right arm pain throughout. 32 yo f. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possibly cervical: Your symptoms may be due to a cervical radiculopathy, or pinched nerve in your cervical spine, often due to a herniated disc.  Alternatively, some patients have carpal tunnel syndrome that can cause similar symptoms.  If the symptoms persist i would recommend seeing a physician for further evaluation.

Question 5

had osteotomy to straighten ring finger distal phalanx.  joint was not exposed or operated on.  results were good, but now have a bigger bump than before just before the dip joint.  can it be shaved?

Accepted Answer

Bump: Thid could be scar tissue or reactive bone . I would followup with surgeon who performed osteotimy.

Question 6

39 yo with pain in ring finger dip joints when pushed sideways toward thumb.  no obvious redness or swelling.  i play piano, kayak and do photography.

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis ?: Osteoarthritis is probably what you have.  Gentle exercise will assist with decreasing pain. Additionally, a splint for the DIP joint is a common recommendation for the treatment of DIP joint arthritis. See a rheumatologist or a hand surgeon.

Question 7

there are no fractures seen on my right hand little finger. no periosteal new bone formation, no joint subluxation. there is flexion deformity of the dip joint of the little finger. no soft tissue abnormality is demonstrated. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: best treated by orthopedic exam and possible injection of the flexor tendons of the DIP joiint or surgical release of the entrapped tendon.

Question 8

double jointed fingers, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

To some extent: Ligamentous laxity can involve various joints including the joints of the fingers.  It is fairly uncommon for this to cause problems with the gingers themselves.  If any concern in your part, don't hesitate to see a specialist.

Question 9

knots and pain on fingers between joints?

Accepted Answer

See rheumatologist: May be arthritis nodules  or gouty nodules......

Question 10

can you answer, is double jointed fingers a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Double jointed : Being double jointed usually means that you have extra flexibility in your joints.  It is not a bad thing.

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Always cracking mp joints in fingers and big toe and even dip joints in fingers. cannot stop as this has been ongoing for over 4 years. what can i do?

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When i press or move my left index finger i get pain in 'dip' joint on the underside though and slightly on sides of finger. no pain on top of finger?

A member asked:

Why can you not extend the dip and pip joints of the finger due to ulnar nerve lesion?

A member asked:

Bilateral finger pain at dip joints and right arm pain throughout. 32 yo f. what could this be?

A member asked:

Had osteotomy to straighten ring finger distal phalanx. joint was not exposed or operated on. results were good, but now have a bigger bump than before just before the dip joint. can it be shaved?

A member asked:

39 yo with pain in ring finger dip joints when pushed sideways toward thumb. no obvious redness or swelling. i play piano, kayak and do photography.

A member asked:

There are no fractures seen on my right hand little finger. no periosteal new bone formation, no joint subluxation. there is flexion deformity of the dip joint of the little finger. no soft tissue abnormality is demonstrated. what do i do?

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Double jointed fingers, is this okay?

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Knots and pain on fingers between joints?

A member asked:

Can you answer, is double jointed fingers a bad thing?

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