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The first finger by my thumb it hurts like its jam or something there's pain in the middle joint of my finger when i push my finger back i makes a pop type sound what is the cause of this?

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Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Be Seen: This is possibly an injury to a structure called the volar plate in the finger. It is responsible for preventing the joints in the fingers from bending back. I would get an xray to make sure it is nothing more serious.

Answered 7/26/2013

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A member asked:

The first finger by my thumb it hurts like its jam or something there's pain in the middle joint of my finger when i push my finger back i makes a pop type sound what is the cause of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Tuckman answered

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