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Swollen red knucle with extreme finger pain may have hit on corner of table weds night(remember saying ouch) 58 years old with osteopenia?

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Need an xray: It could be a fracture so you should get an xray. If not broken then it is likely bone contusion.

Answered 2/23/2013

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Get examined: Could be a mallet finger, sattital band rupture (boxer's knuckle), or fracture. But hopefully nothing more than a contusion and/or sprain. Can't be sure without an examination and possibly an x-ray. So see your primary care physician or a hand surgeon for a comprehensive evaluation.

Answered 9/17/2015

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