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Both sides of joint closest to nail hurt when pressed on my middle toe . possibly result of injury. pain 6+ months. bends without taping but mobile. ?

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

Arthritic DIP: Sounds like you hurt the last joint of the middle toe and it is now an irregular surface that is sore. Don't press on it and an a few years that joint should stiffen up and be painless.

Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

Both sides of joint closest to nail hurt when pressed on my middle toe . possibly result of injury. pain 6+ months. bends without taping but mobile. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

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