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Finger stiffness

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Finger stiffness is a clinical finding in which there is decreased range of motion or difficult range of motion in a finger joint. This can occur due to arthritis, injury, or other causes.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Hand

Is Symptom of

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Condition
Repetitive strain injury
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Trigger finger
Condition
Mallet finger
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