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Top first joint of index finger hurts when i push on it. what could be wrong?
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Several possibilitie: Common things we see in this area are arthritis, or possibly a ligament injury. If there was trauma involved, you could have a fracture. It could also be related to the tendon that straightens the finger. See a hand surgeon who can examine you and might take some x-rays. Good luck!
Answered 2/4/2018
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Many possibilites: Pain at the distal interphalangeal joint of the index finger is commonly from arthritis...Its repetitive use in pinch activities makes that joint one of the first ones in the hand to wear out. Other possibilities include simple joint inflammation from overuse, gout, and the development of small cysts called mucous cysts.
Answered 10/3/2017
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