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A 33-year-old female asked:

While at work i noticed my right middle knuckle was sore especially with any pussure against my hand. could this be a hairline fracture?

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Dr. Brian Chimentianswered

Sports Medicine 29 years experience

Depends: Did you hit it on something? Then yes. If not then an inflammatory issue is more likely. An xray would be helpful...

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