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I have a sharp, burning pain on the top side of my index finger joint. it only hurts when i am lifting or working. i work in industrial maintenance?

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

Mysterious knuckle: This is most likely a bruised skin nerve and altho annoying, it is just a pain. It will eventually go away but it may take months.

Answered 12/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sharp, burning pain on the top side of my index finger joint. it only hurts when i am lifting or working. i work in industrial maintenance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

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