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A 43-year-old female asked:

Area between right index & middle finger is swollen & index knuckle sore. no recent injury though. using right hand is painful. what could this be?

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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered

Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience

Varies : If no injury, then possibilities include inflammatory, infectious, and overuse type syndromes. Don't hesitate to be seen for it.

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