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Have Stiffness In Fingers. Unable To Bend Fingers And Lift Things. No Swelling, X-ray Normal. Ibuprofen Helps. Suggest?
Question: I have stiffness in my fingers. Mostly the middle of my middle fingers on both hands. I cannot make a fist. Lifting things hurt them. They don't hurt as long as I'm not doing anything and I can type with no problem. No swelling or deformation. x-rays normal. Ibuprofen helps. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
I suspect Early Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
There are a few conditions that produce stiffness in the fingers. The first and likely possibility in your case is EARLY Rheumatoid arthritis which typically manifests as Early morning stiffness in fingers of BOTH hands lasting for over 1 hour.
The other possibilities are -
* OSTEOARTHRITIS of Finger joints - in early stages will not show any xray changes. Presents with Pain and stiffness of the involved joints.
* DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE - which involves thickening of the fascia beneath the skin of palm and fingers producing stiffness in fingers and in late stages will result in curling of fingers.
So, a detailed clinical examination along with appropriate investigations will help in correctly diagnosing your condition.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope I have justified your query. I welcome any clarification
Regards
I suspect Early Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
There are a few conditions that produce stiffness in the fingers. The first and likely possibility in your case is EARLY Rheumatoid arthritis which typically manifests as Early morning stiffness in fingers of BOTH hands lasting for over 1 hour.
The other possibilities are -
* OSTEOARTHRITIS of Finger joints - in early stages will not show any xray changes. Presents with Pain and stiffness of the involved joints.
* DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE - which involves thickening of the fascia beneath the skin of palm and fingers producing stiffness in fingers and in late stages will result in curling of fingers.
So, a detailed clinical examination along with appropriate investigations will help in correctly diagnosing your condition.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope I have justified your query. I welcome any clarification
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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