Question 1

i have swollen interphalangeal joint in my finger! help please?

Accepted Answer

Any more symptoms??: Is it painful, red looking, tender?
Any injury? Any limitation of motion? Any other joints ( same hand or the other side or any other joints, like wrist/elbow, ankle, feet or knees?
Any hx of gout (personal or in the family?)
you need to see your pcp and possibly a referral to an orthopod or a hand surgeon?
Good luck.

Question 2

what to do if extensor mechanism in right index finger is severed at pip joint?

Accepted Answer

Repair: If injury to the central slip or triangular ligaments, connection between lateral bands and central slip, are not repaired will result in boutonniere deformity and disfunction of the finger.

Question 3

skin creases on finger(lower side&back)seem stretched/more evident, after 1month coban wrap(pip joint), while normal movement&stretching.what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Why was it wrapped?: Depending on why it was wrapped will determine how to proceed. If for a cut or sprain then it will resolve over about 96hrs. If there is any chance of an omfectio(redness, fever, streaking along the side of the finger ) then seek medical at tension.

Question 4

stabbed finger w/ knife on 12/25 at top of proximal phalanx just below pip joint. cut healed fine but now have limited motion and hurts some??

Accepted Answer

Seek Orthopedic Eval: Sometimes minor puncture injuries around a finger can penetrate into the joint. This is especially true on the "top" (dorsal) finger. This can deliver bacteria into the joint. Once in the joint, an infection results which can result in pain, swelling, redness, stiffness that worsens over time. Recommend immediate evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon to make sure the joint is not infected.

Question 5

finger got swollen after reinjury.wrapped the pip joint in coban for 1month.now skin seems loose/lines seem stretched .is this permanent?what can i do

Accepted Answer

Not permanent.: The laxity is due to not moving the joint for a month. As you start moving the joint again the skin should tighten up fairly promptly.

Question 6

i have very large "bony" knuckles on my pip joint area. my fingers are very slender and then get real big in the pip joint. they also almost everyday ache randomly, i'm only 18, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Most probably RA: Rheumatoid arthritis typically presents with signs of inflammation, with the effected joints being swollen, tender, warm, painful and stiff. In ra, the proximal or other interphalangeal joints, may become hyperextended and may appear as bony knuckles.

Question 7

what could be causing pip joint swelling in all fingers except thumb if no injuries occurred?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Arthritis of variable kinds, synovitis, capsulitis..

Question 8

will i be able to regain pip joint movement on my pinky finger after minor flexor tendon damage without surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. There are many factors influencing a full return to PIP joint movement or range of motion after an injury. Perhaps the most important factor is after medical clearance, quickly initiating a regular range of motion exercise program to avoid the onset of contractures. The program should start with simple passive stretches then slowly progress to active assist stretches as tolerated

Question 9

i've had a scarred finger joint (pip joint) of the ring and small finger of the right hand due to trauma causing contracture..

Accepted Answer

Scar of PIP finger: Best to see a qualified hand surgeon to determine if surgical release of this scar contracture is necessary. Options surgically are - excision scar contracture with closure via multiple Z-plasties or full thickness skin graft or rigotomies with fat grafting (PRP + Human Amniotic membrane cells), or a combination of these..

Question 10

i have a small purple vein not really painful on ring finger on right hand. the exact location is on palm side where pip joint is. is it concerning?

Accepted Answer

Not really: If you have full mobility of the joint with out pain i would a serve for any changes, but don't be too concerned.

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I have swollen interphalangeal joint in my finger! help please?

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What to do if extensor mechanism in right index finger is severed at pip joint?

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Skin creases on finger(lower side&back)seem stretched/more evident, after 1month coban wrap(pip joint), while normal movement&stretching.what can i do?

A member asked:

Stabbed finger w/ knife on 12/25 at top of proximal phalanx just below pip joint. cut healed fine but now have limited motion and hurts some??

A member asked:

Finger got swollen after reinjury.wrapped the pip joint in coban for 1month.now skin seems loose/lines seem stretched .is this permanent?what can i do

A member asked:

I have very large "bony" knuckles on my pip joint area. my fingers are very slender and then get real big in the pip joint. they also almost everyday ache randomly, i'm only 18, what could this be?

A member asked:

What could be causing pip joint swelling in all fingers except thumb if no injuries occurred?

A member asked:

Will i be able to regain pip joint movement on my pinky finger after minor flexor tendon damage without surgery?

A member asked:

I've had a scarred finger joint (pip joint) of the ring and small finger of the right hand due to trauma causing contracture..

A member asked:

I have a small purple vein not really painful on ring finger on right hand. the exact location is on palm side where pip joint is. is it concerning?

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