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A 48-year-old female asked:

Why do i have knuckle pain in pinky finger? it is very tender near my knuckle. hard to make a fist at times.

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Variety of reasons: This can be the joint, the tendon, the ligament there are a variety of structures there. The most common reason is arthritis but we need more information. You can try wax paraffin bathes, isotonet gloves for comfort . Ask you physician what is safe for you to take
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