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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?
Question: If an xray on the right middle finger (knuckle) does not reveal a previous injury (4 years ago), yet the doctor says it's osteoporosis, will an MRI clarify that there is an injury there? When I form a fist, the middle finger is completely 'locked down' and I must pry is up with my left hand - the knuckle clicks into place OR the finger is bent and will not straighten until I press the right side of the knuckle and click it back in place. I am right handed and need to use all right hand fingers. If I am using the hand, sometimes there is an ache from the knuckle, through the back of the hand to mid-forearm.
Brief Answer:
Probably tendon injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Yes, MRI should be done since X-rays can verify only bone and joint disorders while tendons , nerves and vessels can be detected only with MRI.
In your case, it sounds like flexor tendon is dislocated and similar things can be seen in "TRIGGER" finger .
For example, sometimes it can be repaired and usually require plastic or hand surgeon.
So MRI should be done.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Probably tendon injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Yes, MRI should be done since X-rays can verify only bone and joint disorders while tendons , nerves and vessels can be detected only with MRI.
In your case, it sounds like flexor tendon is dislocated and similar things can be seen in "TRIGGER" finger .
For example, sometimes it can be repaired and usually require plastic or hand surgeon.
So MRI should be done.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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