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What Causes Stiffness In Fingers And Knuckles?

I broke my wrist at Christmas. This gas since healed except I am now left with very stiff fingers, particularly the knuckles. On my middle finger I now have a lump on the knuckle. My fingers feel arthritic. Could I have arthritis caused by the broken wrist or can I expect this to eventually go away?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hello

First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any arthritis of finger bones.
According to your history it looks that there is possibility of bony injury leading to stiffness.

Physiotherapy with ultrasound, wax bath and Tens will help you,
Exercises should be continued.
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C]
Yes you should consult doctor and physiotherapist.

If there is no relief then you may need to do MRI.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Stiffness In Fingers And Knuckles?

Hello First I will advise to do x ray and rule out any arthritis of finger bones. According to your history it looks that there is possibility of bony injury leading to stiffness. Physiotherapy with ultrasound, wax bath and Tens will help you, Exercises should be continued. For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] Yes you should consult doctor and physiotherapist. If there is no relief then you may need to do MRI. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.