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Swollen, Tender Finger Following A Blunt Force Trauma On Knuckle. Prescribed Antibiotics But No Relief. Ruptured Tendon?

the knuckle on my index finger is swollen limited movement and very sensitive to touch. I had a blunt force trauma with a tree branch. the tear healed but the knuckle continued to swell. I thought it might be an infection from something left id the cut but I am on antibiotics with no change. I am thinking a ruptured tendon from the impact. any thoughts?
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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You may right but chances of ruptured tendon is very less likely better to have x-ray test done to confirm it because possibility of fracture can not be ruled out, you can try any NSAID meanwhile have nice day.
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Swollen, Tender Finger Following A Blunt Force Trauma On Knuckle. Prescribed Antibiotics But No Relief. Ruptured Tendon?

HI Thank for asking to HCM You may right but chances of ruptured tendon is very less likely better to have x-ray test done to confirm it because possibility of fracture can not be ruled out, you can try any NSAID meanwhile have nice day.