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Swollen knuckle, cannot straighten fingers?

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Dr. M. Jay Petruska answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Swollen Knuckle: You may have osteoarthritis or gout. Please see your primary care physician for further evaluation and treatment.

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Answered 3/31/2019

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