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What Causes Painful Swollen Finger Joints?

hi, last week a heavy box fell on my hand. causing my hand to hit the dresser and the box. now 2 finger joints are really swollen. The more swelling i get the more the pain throbs. I dont see any discolor and for the most part i can move it with ease. Is it just a bruise?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

For a safer side, an x-ray is always good. Because even in hairline fracture there won't be any discoloration of the skin.

As you are able to move the joints if the finger doesn't seem to have a fracture.

Try to do hot water fermentation, exercise for the hand and fingers. You should be fine with this.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Gopal's  Response
Hi,

Although it appears to be a bruise only, I suggest an x-ray for ruling out any fracture of the fingers. In the meantime take pain killers, hot fomentation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Painful Swollen Finger Joints?

Hello, For a safer side, an x-ray is always good. Because even in hairline fracture there won t be any discoloration of the skin. As you are able to move the joints if the finger doesn t seem to have a fracture. Try to do hot water fermentation, exercise for the hand and fingers. You should be fine with this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist