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Hard Bump In Palm, Cannot Straighten Finger, Painful When Straightening

Hello. Here are my symtoms:

Right hand in palm, just under middle knuckle:
-hard bump (not too big)
-restricts finger from strightening
- only painful when i try to straighten
-relax =doesnt hurt
-when i make a fist=slight discomfort
- started hurting after I started dancing salsa. Noticed pain when I was turned by my partner.
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

It would be necessary to get a clinical evaluation. This could be a cyst, tissue or tumoral or a growth at the level mof the bone. A complete clinical and orthopedic review would be necessary to make a decision. This shall be based on tissue or growth type, nearby organs and signs of neurologic lesions if any. Other tests like biopsy or x rays would be asked based on the case. A complete clinical review and paraclinical tests are needed to come to a reasonable clinical decision. I would strongly suggest the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon under such circumstances.

Thanks and hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Bain LE, MD.
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Hard Bump In Palm, Cannot Straighten Finger, Painful When Straightening

Hi and thanks for the query, It would be necessary to get a clinical evaluation. This could be a cyst, tissue or tumoral or a growth at the level mof the bone. A complete clinical and orthopedic review would be necessary to make a decision. This shall be based on tissue or growth type, nearby organs and signs of neurologic lesions if any. Other tests like biopsy or x rays would be asked based on the case. A complete clinical review and paraclinical tests are needed to come to a reasonable clinical decision. I would strongly suggest the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon under such circumstances. Thanks and hope this helps. Kind regards, Bain LE, MD.