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What Causes Swelling In The Little Finger Knuckle?

Cut the side of my pinky knuckle had to get 2 stitches. After 5 days took the stitches out and about a week latter I hit it off a bin and it ripped back open. Went and got it glued back together and the joint of the knuckle is all puffy when I straiten my finger. It was like this after it heald the first time is this normal? It doesn t hurt at all and were they glued it underneath the glue is all whitish and reddish is this all normal?
Sat, 8 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It may be a minor hematoma or infection at the wound site.

You can apply local antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Swelling In The Little Finger Knuckle?

Hi, It may be a minor hematoma or infection at the wound site. You can apply local antibiotics like Mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.